Early Career Computer Aided Design Technologist - Design Engineering, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologists to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into detailed product definitions that make a difference in national security. Each day will present exciting challenges and opportunities to showcase your creativity and technical expertise while contributing to critical initiatives in Nuclear Deterrence.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and Create: Dive into the world of design as you create and modify detailed component and system definitions. Your ability to implement and integrate cutting-edge design solutions will play a crucial role in shaping our projects.
• Bring Concepts to Life: Use your skills to design intricate three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems. Your work will be essential in visualizing and refining concepts that push the boundaries of engineering.
• Define Products: Play a vital role in defining products by transforming customer concepts into detailed specifications, ensuring clarity and precision in the design process.
• Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with clients and team members, including CAD Designers, Product Design Engineers, and R&D Mechanical Engineers, to integrate defined requirements into your designs. Your insights and adaptability will ensure that our solutions meet the unique needs of each project.
• Mastery of CAD Technology: Harness the power of advanced three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop innovative mechanical designs. You'll perform dimensional calculations and analyses, ensuring precision and functionality in every project.
• Adapt to Evolving Requirements: Be prepared to navigate and refine designs based on evolving requirements, working closely with R&D Engineers to translate conceptual ideas into practical solutions.
• Analyze and Optimize: Gather and analyze product performance data to drive continuous improvement. Your analytical skills will help us refine our designs and enhance the overall quality of our products.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and relevant experience.
• Experience using CAD software for 3D solid modeling and mechanical drawing generation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance.
• Experience using PTC-Creo software for mechanical design.
• Experience using AutoCAD software.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles to formulate design concepts and meet product requirements.
• Familiarity with tolerance analysis principles and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T and/or other relevant training or certifications, such as ASME GDTP technologist level).
• Solid understanding of configuration management principles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods for mechanical hardware.
• Understanding Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NW engineering systems and the NNSA product realization process.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse team, adapting to various working styles and perspectives.

Pay

Salary Range: $63,800 - $123,400. Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Schedule

On any given day, you may be called on to: Innovate and Create, Bring Concepts to Life, Define Products, Collaborate and Integrate, Master CAD Technology, Adapt to Evolving Requirements, and Analyze and Optimize.