CAD Technician

Our offices, lab and shop, are located in Portland, Oregon.

• We are seeking a CAD Technician to bridge the gap between initial structural concepts and production-ready engineering releases. In this role, you will focus heavily on CAD execution, assembly management, and technical documentation for our core technology, the "Node"
  -a device designed to generate energy and survive for decades in the world's harshest offshore environments.
• You will own the "last-mile" engineering definition that turns structural concepts into NX models, drawings, and releases that the shop can build without guessing. You'll work at the intersection of design, analysis, and fabrication - making clean assemblies, clear drawings, and a PLM structure that matches how we actually build and service hardware.
• Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke, Boeing, Virgin Orbit, Virgin Galactic, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries.
• We are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments. We strive to be the best engineering team on the planet. If you are an excellent engineer and technical leader, regardless of your background, we want you to apply.
• NX Modeling & Assembly:
  Develop and maintain expert-level 3D CAD component models and large-scale mechanical assemblies within Siemens NX.
• Drawing & Detailing:
  Lead the creation of complex fabrication and assembly drawings, ensuring absolute clarity, accuracy, and technical rigor.
• Structural Documentation:
  Personally own the detailed documentation and drafting for large-scale, safety-critical welded steel structures and subassemblies.
• PLM & Lifecycle Management:
  Integrate all design data tightly within Siemens Teamcenter PLM to support manufacturing accuracy and streamlined engineering release processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with structural analysts, manufacturing teams, and shop floor technicians to optimize designs for manufacturability and marine service.
• Release Ownership:
  Drive clean engineering releases (ECR/ECO or equivalent), maintain configuration discipline, and keep definition aligned with what’s being built.
• Standards & Libraries:
  Help establish and maintain drawing/modeling standards, templates, and common details so the next release is faster and more consistent than the last.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or 5+ years relevant professional CAD experience in a similarly complex industry
• CAD Expertise:
  Extensive CAD experience on Siemens NX
• Technical Standards:
  Knowledge of relevant engineering standards such as ASME Y14.100.
• Structural
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in the design detailing and documentation of metallic structures, load paths, and large-scale welded assemblies.
• Professional Mindset:
  High attention to detail with a meticulous approach to technical documentation, alongside the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.
• Ability to apply understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure components are practical and buildable.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore engineering fundamentals or corrosion-conscious detailing for seawater service.
• Exposure to relevant industrial codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, DNV, ABS, or ASME BPVC).
• Experience releasing welded fabrication packages that include weld symbols, inspection callouts, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Experience partnering directly with fab shops (internal or external) and iterating drawings based on build feedback.
• Cash compensation of $90,000 - $140,000.
• Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).