Cad Design Engineer

Space Kinetic

El Segundo, CA, USA
Competitive base salary; equity-based compensation...
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Solidworks proficiency
Gd&t and detailed tolerancing
Space mechanism design experience
** Space Kinetic is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to design and build prototypes for their innovative space technology. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering and strong skills in CAD design, particularly with SolidWorks, and will be committed to developing advanced capabilities for national security. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building prototypes for a proprietary electromechanical deployment system to achieve a flight demo within two years.
  • Engineers will refine CAD designs with detailed tolerancing, target a 30% weight reduction, and ensure the prototype is suitable for rigorous testing environments like zero-g flights and vacuum chambers.
  • Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents eligible for a Government Security Clearance to support national security priorities.

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** Space Kinetic is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to design and build prototypes for their innovative space technology. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering and strong skills in CAD design, particularly with SolidWorks, and will be committed to developing advanced capabilities for national security. **

Salary

Competitive Base Salary; Equity-Based Compensation; Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SolidWorks proficiency
  • GD&T and detailed tolerancing
  • Space mechanism design experience
  • Test structure design expertise
  • Vibration analysis skills
  • Rotary component design
  • Build for manufacturing collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with space-grade components
  • Testing for in-space operations
  • Passion for commercial and government space industry
  • Spacecraft or launch vehicle system development
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Ability to work with minimal direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of related aerospace experience
  • US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
  • Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or green card (permanent resident)

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