Senior CAD Designer - Engineer

Senior CAD Designer - Engineer

Location: Kent, WA

Onsite Flexibility: Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $57.13 $81.93 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The CAD Drafter/Designer will develop, modify, and release engineering models, assemblies, and drawings for umbilical systems, ground testing equipment, launch pad structures, and transportation/handling tooling. This role requires proficiency in Creo and adherence to modeling conventions and configuration management (CN) requirements.

Key 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 modeling conventions and configuration management requirements.
• Perform model checks, design reviews, and CN release activities to ensure conformance with applicable 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.

Required Skills

• 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 Skills

• 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.

Education Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client operates in the aerospace and defense / space exploration industry, supporting mission-critical programs across launch infrastructure, spacecraft systems, and ground support operations. The organization is based in aerospace hubs including Kent, WA, and employs engineers, designers, procurement specialists, and technical staff who collaborate across complex, fast-paced programs with exacting engineering standards. Contract roles are common across the organization, with positions emphasizing deep technical expertise, configuration management discipline, and experience navigating government and commercial aerospace requirements.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14244 Industry: Engineering

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