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Sr. CAD Designer - Temporary

Astrolab

Astrolab

Design
hawthorne, ca, usa
USD 60-90 / hour
Posted on Mar 18, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Senior CAD Designer at Astrolab, you will be responsible for creating and developing detailed engineering drawings that bring our lunar rover from concept to reality. You will work collaboratively with our engineering design team to understand the mechanical needs of the rover and leverage your experience to contribute to the evolution of the design. This role requires a deep understanding of GD&T and proficiency in Siemens NX for creating detailed engineering drawings and CAD models.

This is a temporary position dependent on project timelines.
Department
Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type
Temporary
Location
Hawthorne, California
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$60.00 - $90.00 / hour
Reporting To
Rius Billing

What you'll do:

  • Create detailed engineering drawings using Siemens NX, ensuring compliance with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards
  • Identify, propose, and lead design specifications while working with the engineering team to ensure alignment with project requirements
  • Develop and document design requirements from various internal stakeholders, including the vehicle engineering, test, and integration teams
  • Coordinate and manage design modifications related to parts, production changes, and any necessary revisions
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and solve design-related challenges, contributing to continuous design improvements

What you'll bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive design
  • 5+ years of experience in Siemens NX for CAD modeling and detailed engineering drawings
  • Deep expertise in GD&T and applying these principles in design work
  • Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar PLM tools
  • Experience with machined component design, sheet metal fabrication, and working with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs

About Astrolab

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Application Review

Stage 2:

Recruiter Phone Interview

Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.

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