Sr. CAD Designer

Hawthorne, California

$157,000–$177,000 Per Year

Today

Job Description

Description

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

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

Numbers & Facts

Location	Hawthorne, California
Salary	$157,000–$177,000 Per Year

Skills

3D Modelingunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Automotive Industryunmatched
Beveragesunmatched
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Documentation Designunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX)unmatched
Surface Explorationunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Teamcenterunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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