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Overview

The SolidWorks Mechanical Designer role involves creating and updating detailed mechanical models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks to support aerospace engineering projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace and spaceflight programs in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify accurate 3D mechanical models using SolidWorks 2024.
• Model individual mechanical components, piece parts, and complex assemblies.
• Develop clear and detailed 2D engineering drawings from SolidWorks 3D models.
• Create mechanical and structural installation drawings that show the location and integration of equipment and hardware.
• Support structural layouts involving cable trays, ladders, brackets, hardware, and other mechanical components.
• Work with existing and legacy engineering information to develop and update SolidWorks designs.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to execute designs against an accelerated project schedule.
• Complete assigned design packages with limited CAD or tool training and minimal supervision.
• Support new product development activities for aerospace and spaceflight hardware, including mechanical drafting and engineering documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturable and accurate engineering drawings.
• Utilize SolidWorks and, where applicable, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM to manage and control design data.
• Contribute to engineering drafting efforts that support fabrication, integration, and testing of mechanical and structural assemblies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical design and CAD experience.
• Strong, current proficiency with SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Proven ability to independently create and modify 3D piece parts and assemblies.
• Proven ability to generate 2D manufacturing and installation drawings from 3D models.
• Experience producing 3D mechanical models of piece parts and assemblies.
• Experience generating 2D engineering drawings that clearly communicate design intent.
• Experience creating mechanical and structural installation drawings.
• Ability to contribute quickly with minimal SolidWorks or CAD tool training.
• Strong mechanical design experience with understanding of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of GD&T for mechanical drafting and engineering drawings.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a Contract position based out of Pasadena, CA.
• The position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
• This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena, CA.