CAD Designer - III/Sr

Position Title: CAD Designer - III/Sr

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a CAD Designer with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Umbilical Systems:
  • Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for umbilical assemblies, retraction/release mechanisms, and routing hardware.
  • Define and document umbilical interfaces with vehicle, payload, and ground support equipment, including connector pinouts and fluid line schematics.
• MSFC Creo Support:
  • Develop, modify, and maintain Creo models, assemblies, and drawings in compliance with client modeling conventions and configuration management requirements.
  • Perform model checks, design reviews, and CN release activities to ensure conformance with applicable our client's engineering standards.
• Ground Testing Equipment:
  • Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for test fixtures, stands, and supporting instrumentation hardware.
  • Define test equipment interfaces with units under test, including mechanical, fluid, and electrical connections.
• Umbilical Mate Simulator:
  • Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for launch pad structures, mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure.
  • Define and document interfaces between launch pad systems, vehicle, and supporting ground equipment.
• Transportation & Handling Tooling:
  • Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling rings, and associated tooling.
  • Define tooling interfaces and operational requirements, including rigging points, load paths, and handling procedures.
• General Responsibilities:
  • Generate detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) standards.
  • Maintain product data and configuration management through CN-controlled release processes.
  • Collaborate with stress analysts and design engineers to incorporate analysis-driven design changes.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) for modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
• Experience with configuration management and engineering change/release processes.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience working with NASA MSFC modeling conventions and standards.
• Familiarity with fluid line schematics, electrical connector pinouts, and interface documentation.
• Experience designing ground support equipment, tooling, or launch pad structures.
• Experience with data exchange and model translation between organizations.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Fully Remote
• Pay rate: $55-$90/hr.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.