CAD Designer Drafter

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary CAD Designer Drafter to join the team.

This is a temporary position not to exceed 26 weeks.

• Support NASA Johnson Space Center spacesuit design and drafting activities using Solid Works CAD Software.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to interpret requirements and develop compliant design and drawing solutions.
• Contribute to the design, development, and analysis of technical systems and components.
• Produce engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 and applicable NASA/JSC standards.
• Prepare documentation and present design work during formal design reviews. Participate in project meetings and generate required reports.
• Create and maintain all CAD files and design documentation within the CAD Data Management System.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or its equivalent.
• AAS degree, plus an additional 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
• Must have experience of mechanical designs, technical products and systems.
• Must have CAD design experience using Solid Works.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS office Products (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

• Experience with Space Suit components and designs
• Minimum 2 years' experience using Solid Works CAD software
• Experience using CAD Data Management Systems
• Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA),…