5+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace or automotive
Proficient in Siemens NX for CAD modeling and engineering drawings
Skilled in applying GD&T to engineering drawings
Experience designing machined components and sheet metal parts
Responsibilities
Create and revise 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Siemens NX
Develop design specifications with engineering teams to meet project requirements
Gather and document design requirements from vehicle engineering, test, and integration teams
Coordinate updates to part designs and engineering drawings for production changes
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve design issues
Benefits
Join a team of top engineers in planetary exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office setup reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend with complimentary snacks and beverages
Monthly social hour with food and drinks
Full Job Description
Sr. CAD Designer
Department: Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Reporting To: Andrew Welter
Compensation: $157,000 - $177,000 / year
Description
As a Sr. CAD Designer at Astrolab, you will be responsible for creating and developing detailed engineering drawings that bring our lunar rover from concept to reality. You will work collaboratively with our engineering design team to understand the mechanical needs of the rover and leverage your experience to contribute to the evolution of the design. This role requires a deep understanding of GD&T and proficiency in Siemens NX for creating detailed engineering drawings and CAD models.
What you'll do:
Create and revise 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Siemens NX, applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Develop design specifications with engineering teams to meet project requirements
Gather and document design requirements from vehicle engineering, test, and integration teams Coordinate and document updates to part designs and engineering drawings to support production changes and design revisions
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and improve manufacturability
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) related field
5+ years of mechanical design experience in the aerospace or automotive industry
Experience using Siemens NX to create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
Experience applying GD&T to engineering drawings
Experience designing machined components and sheet metal parts
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Teamcenter or a comparable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to manage engineering models, drawings, and revisions
Experience working with manufacturing teams to address production requirements and incorporate design changes
Experience translating requirements from multiple engineering teams into design specifications
Experience coordinating engineering changes through design, manufacturing, test, or integration
Benefits and Perks
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
