CAD Designer I
- US citizenship
About the job
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.
We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a CAD Designer I to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of CAD design assignments in support of the mechanical engineering team including the creation of models and/or drawings from CAD, sketches, notes, and other documentation provided by engineering staff.
You will ensure that design documentation complies with the program requirements, organizational processes and industry standards, and will prepare accurate drawings with proper tolerances, dimensions, and instructions.
As a small company, the Cesium team “wears many hats.” Candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow that may involve multitasking between library management, CAD design, review, and other related tasks. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide CAD drawing support (SolidWorks Drawings) throughout the product development process. - Generate and/or modify product’s models, drawings, and documentation. - Identify problems or issues in CAD designs and drawings and provide corrective actions. - Manage and control mechanical digital data files and drawings. - Prepare and incorporate engineering change orders. - Input data and manage hardware structures in a Product Data Management tool (SolidWorks PDM). ## JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Associates or Technical degree in Computer Aided Design or Engineering related field - Minimum of 1 year of experience in Computer Aided Design. - Proficiency in using SolidWorks. - Experience generating and/or modifying product models, drawings, and documentation. - Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and product specifications. - Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira. - Ability to work well under deadlines. - Strong organizational skills. - An eye for detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ## PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Strong mechanical proficiency and general understanding of manufacturing (CNC, 3D printing, etc.) and mechanical assembly techniques. - Knowledge of applicable government and industry standards including ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and ASME Y14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices), and its application techniques. - Previous experience in supporting the design of electronic packages, ground structures, mechanisms, and/or composite structures. - Aerospace or automotive electronics design experience.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
From CesiumAstro's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CesiumAstro
Software-defined radios, phased-array payloads and satcom terminals for space and defense.
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