Senior CAD Designer

About the role

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements

A couple other things

• We offer a lot of autonomy
• We like to run lean for impact
• We have great benefits
• We are well funded, and already generating revenue
• We are located in beautiful Hawthorne, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility

What you'll do

We are seeking a versatile, CAD and drawing master able to create outstanding drawings to produce key parts for manufacturing and certification. You will be a key step in the processes for building

• CAD Architecture: Keep the CAD structure clean with assemblies that make logical sense and configurations that allow for part variations
• Drawing generator: Create the detailed 2D drawings for complex mechanisms components and assemblies including precision gears, bearings, lead screws, braking systems, and encoders, avionics boxes.
• Fitment and Clearence: Create reasonable part tolerance and perform stack-up analysis. Use fit classes to establish good part alignment. Read manufactures data sheets to size appropriate housings.
• Fabricable Design: Deploy your knowledge of fabrication techniques (tool sizes, machine features) to minimize time with vendors and reduce overall cost.

What you need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a drafter in aerospace or automotive fields.
• CAD Mastery: Advanced design experience in SolidWorks including complex assemblies and configuration management on a PDM system.
• ASME Y14 and GD&T master: Know ASME Y14 like the back of your hand and deploy that knowledge on the drawings.
• Team mindset: Help the team achieve their goals by owning the drawing process and finding ways circumvent the roadblocks.

Nice to have

• Flight Program: Have created drawings used for a flight certification program (FAA or MIL)
• Gearbox Specialization: Detailed knowledge of how to create drawings for gears, screws, precision parts

What we have to offer

• We are not just building components.
• We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market!
• Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

• Competitive compensation: $150,000 to $170,000 base salary + equity
• Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company
• Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
• Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more