Mechanical CAD Drafter (Staff or Principal)

YOUR MISSION

As a Mechanical CAD Drafter at True Anomaly you will play a vital role in bringing spacecraft hardware to life through precise production-ready drawings and documentation. From flight components to ground support equipment you will translate complex engineering concepts into clear manufacturable designs that support every phase of spacecraft development. This is an opportunity to build deep technical expertise at the intersection of design manufacturing and space systems — working alongside engineers and technicians to ensure our hardware meets the highest standards of quality and performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and lead the development of complex multi-level drawing packages for flight hardware GSE and structural assemblies across concurrent programs ensuring full compliance with engineering requirements and GD&T standards.
• Translate engineering inputs sketches and design intent into precise technical drawings using NX (Siemens) editing CAD models as needed to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Partner closely with mechanical thermal electrical and structural engineers to drive design-for-manufacturability and resolve complex drawing-related challenges.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of formal drawing packages for major design reviews (PDR CDR TRR) and ensure documentation meets program and customer requirements.
• Oversee drawing release and revision processes within configuration management systems ensuring traceability and integrity across all hardware documentation.
• Support the fabrication and assembly process by providing technical drawing guidance to production and integration teams.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level drafters contributing to a culture of quality precision and continuous improvement within the drafting team.
• At the Principal level serve as the primary technical authority for drawing standards and GD&T application across the hardware team establish and enforce drafting processes and documentation standards and drive cross-functional alignment with manufacturing quality and program management stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting for a Staff hire; 12+ years for a Principal hire with a strong track record of owning complex drawing packages in aerospace defense or a related industry.
• Expert-level knowledge of mechanical GD&T principles and their application across a wide range of part types materials and assembly configurations.
• Proficiency in NX (Siemens) for drawing creation; SolidWorks experience is acceptable.
• Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes and the ability to produce drawings that are accurate complete and optimized for fabrication and assembly.
• Demonstrated experience leading drawing efforts across multiple concurrent programs with minimal oversight.
• Strong communicator with the ability to interface effectively across engineering manufacturing quality and program management functions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior drafting talent.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience supporting spacecraft satellite or defense hardware programs including flight structure mechanisms and GSE documentation.
• Experience defining or improving drafting standards and drawing template libraries for a team or program; at the Principal level experience doing so at an organizational level.
• Deep familiarity with configuration management and PLM systems (e.g. Windchill Teamcenter) and engineering change processes.
• Expert knowledge of relevant aerospace drawing and documentation standards (e.g. ASME Y14.5 MIL-STD-100).
• Experience leading drawing package preparation for major program milestones and formal customer reviews.
• Exposure to assembly storyboarding and work instruction development for complex spacecraft integration sequences.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment with compressed development timelines and evolving program requirements.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one.

COMPENSATION 

• Colorado Hourly Base Rates
  • $70.00- $93.00 per hour for Staff CAD Drafter; $86.00- $120.00 per hour for Principal CAD Drafter
• California Hourly Base Rates
  
  • $72.00- $98.00 per hour for Staff CAD Drafter; $88.00- $125.00 per hour for Principal CAD Drafter

This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.

Equity + Benefits including Health Dental Vision HRA/HSA options PTO and paid holidays 401K Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial CO or Long Beach CA
• Work environment is in a standard office working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing sitting walking bending and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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