Position:
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Designer
Location:
Greater Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 to 4 days onsite)
Length:
3+ years
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a skilled Computer Aided Design (CAD) Designer to support the development of complex, mission-critical hardware. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mechanical CAD tools and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed layouts, assembly drawings, and design documentation using advanced CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA, ProEngineer).
- Develop production-ready drawings for mechanical and opto-mechanical systems, ensuring manufacturability and accuracy.
- Create and revise detailed and assembly-level drawings, integrating changes and maintaining design records.
- Translate conceptual sketches and engineering input into final CAD models and drawings.
- Maintain organized file systems and version control for all production drawings and related documentation.
- Review and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and design inputs to ensure alignment with technical and performance goals.
- Support updates to drafting and engineering standards as needed.
- Collaborate with engineers to support the design of components for optical assemblies, mechanical enclosures, and precision mechanisms across various platforms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
- 5-8+ years of experience in mechanical design and drafting using CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, design tolerances, and fabrication techniques (e.g., machining, sheet metal).
- Experience working with complex mechanical and opto-mechanical components, including alignment and mounting techniques.
- Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis principles and their application in design.
- Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documentation and drawings to industry standards.
- Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional design efforts.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience in designing components for optical systems, especially EO/IR systems, is preferred.
- Familiarity with military standards and specifications is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with structural and thermal analysis tools or coordination with analysts is a plus.
- Exposure to system performance testing and validation processes is preferred.
- Due to the nature of the work, an Interim clearance is required, and the candidate will need to obtain a Secret clearance (active Secret clearance is a plus).
Additional Information:
Selected candidate will be subject to a post-offer background check and must be able to maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information; US citizenship is required. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any discrimination or harassment.
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