Mechanical CAD Drafter

True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA · 2 wk ago

On-siteArt & Creative$28.85–$48.08/hrFull-time

Develop accurate piece part and assembly drawings for flight hardware, GSE, and structural components, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and GD&T standards.
Translate verbal direction, sketches, and engineering inputs into detailed technical drawings using NX (Siemens), editing CAD models as needed to support drawing accuracy and completeness.
Maintain and update existing drawings and models in response to engineering change orders, design reviews, and manufacturing feedback.
Support the production of spacecraft assembly storyboards and work instructions to guide manufacturing and integration teams through build sequences.
Produce and manage drawing packages for moderately complex flight hardware and GSE assemblies, scaling in complexity and ownership with experience.
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and structural engineers to incorporate design updates and resolve drawing-related discrepancies.
Aid in the creation of technical documentation for design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR), including drawing packages and interface details.
Support the fabrication and assembly process by providing technical drawing guidance to production and integration teams.
At senior levels, own complex multi-level drawing packages across concurrent programs, serve as the primary technical resource for drawing standards and GD&T application, and drive continuous improvement in drafting processes and documentation practices.

Associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or aerospace engineering support.
Working knowledge of mechanical GD&T principles and their application to manufactured parts and assemblies.
Proficiency in NX (Siemens) for drawing creation; SolidWorks experience is acceptable.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how drawing specifications translate to fabricated hardware.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple drawing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Passion for the space industry and a desire to contribute to mission-critical hardware.

Basic Qualifications: Associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or aerospace engineering support.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries where drawing quality and configuration control are critical.
Familiarity with spacecraft or satellite hardware, including flight structure, mechanisms, or GSE design and documentation.
Exposure to assembly storyboarding or work instruction development for production environments.
Experience working within configuration management or PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) and engineering change processes.
Familiarity with relevant aerospace drawing and documentation standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5, MIL-STD-100).
Experience supporting design reviews and preparing formal drawing packages for technical milestone events.
Comfort working in both office and production floor environments, interfacing directly with manufacturing and integration teams.
Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one.

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave.

The role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA.

Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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