Mechanical CAD Designer

About the role

From our state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, AL, our Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions Hardware Engineering organization welcomes an energetic and motivated Mechanical CAD Designer. Have a background in Mechanical CAD Design and Drafting developing hardware solutions and technical data packages for customers? Willing to learn and collaborate with an expansive team of world class professionals? Fantastic! With a flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule and competitive benefits, come join us today.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and/or graphic tools to design and generate deliverable product definition for components, systems, portion of systems and to modify existing designs to develop or improve production
• Utilize PTC Creo Parametric 7.0 or higher and Windchill 11.0 or higher, after training if needed
• Support mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design release
• Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and light tolerance analysis
• Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
• Partner with business team members and engineering teams to develop mutually agreeable design specifications and ensure they are met on final product
• Partner with technicians in the generation and assembly of prototype/engineering hardware and test equipment
• Create, maintain and update engineering records and files as appropriate
• Execute comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing
• Utilize standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and opto/electro/mechanical assemblies
• Effectively perform in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Perform Drawing and Model Change Orders (ECO, ECR, ECN, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Associate's degree in mechanical CAD design, or related field, and a minimum of 5 years' related work experience or equivalent experience
• Electro-Mechanical Packaging experience
• US citizenship status required pursuant to a government contract

Preferred qualifications

• Previous EO/IR Experience
• Experience in RF/Electronic Warfare Products
• Proficient using PTC Creo Parametric 7 or higher and Windchill 11.0 or higher
• Strong understanding of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Comprehension of Military Standards and ASME Standards

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.