Level 3 Communications, Inc

CAD Designer - C

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of experience or Associates Degree with 2+ years of related experience.
  • Proficient in CAD software such as Solidworks and/or CREO.
  • Mastery of CAD modeling best practices and strong 3D visualization aptitude.
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competency in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create CAD models for custom machined parts and assemblies.
  • Develop innovative design solutions from conceptualization through implementation.
  • Document design specifications with detailed engineering drawings.
  • Research commercial off-the-shelf components for compliance with design needs.
  • Update documentation according to engineering feedback and requirements.
  • Generate drawings for various electro-mechanical assemblies and circuit card assemblies.
  • Perform comparative analysis of design alternatives during product development.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allows for every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity for involvement in cutting-edge technologies in the UAS and radar systems.
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment with cross-functional interaction.
  • Potential for local travel in relation to project involvement.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Designer C

Job Number: 42836

Job Location: Plano/Richardson TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. Team is seeking an Electronic Packaging Designer to work with a cross-functional team to assist development, design, and implementation of radar systems. The position will follow the product from conceptualization through hardware integration and test, as well as modifying current products. The position will interface with multi-disciplined engineers, Thermal/Structural Analysts, and occasionally customer counterparts. The position will require utilizing CAD and PDM software to prepare and publish detailed drawings with proper tolerances/dimensions/notes, as well as generating drawing templates and drafting aides in conformance with company standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Create CAD models of custom machined parts and assemblies
  • Conceptualize new design solutions
  • Document design requirements with fully-defined engineering drawings
  • Research COTS components for suitability to requirements
  • Update documentation per engineering direction
  • Create drawings for Circuit Card Assemblies, electrical cables, & other electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Mastery of CAD modeling best-practices
  • Strong 3D visualization aptitude
  • Proficient with CAD softwares; Solidworks and/or CREO
  • Clear & concise verbal and written communication
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products
  • Perform trade studies between design alternatives
  • Physical Requirements (such as ability to move up to 20 lbs.
  • Occasional local travel may be required.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.


Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Competency in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  • Excellent people skills, collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  • Experience in metal fabrication processes


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