1X Technologies
CAD Sculptor
$150K–$250K
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in CAD modeling, digital surfacing, Class-A surfacing, digital sculpting, or a related field.
About the job
Develops and validates production-ready CAD surface geometry for NEO, translating industrial design intent into manufacturable parts while coordinating with design, engineering, and prototyping teams.
What you'll do
- Create high-quality surface geometry and integrate it with mechanical systems, assemblies, and packaging constraints.
- Iterate with Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, and support physical prototypes and production-intent assemblies.
- Improve modeling, automation, and computational workflows for faster, more consistent CAD development.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience developing complex surface geometry for physical products.
- Proficiency in professional CAD and surfacing tools such as Autodesk Alias, Rhino, CATIA, NX, or similar.
- Strong understanding of surface continuity, curvature, transitions, and surface quality.
- Experience translating industrial design intent into robust, manufacturable CAD geometry.
Nice to have
- Experience with Class-A surfacing, SubD modeling, or CAD automation and computational design.
- Hands-on rapid prototyping or fabrication experience, including casting, silicone, urethane, composites, textiles, or softgoods.
Pay
$150,000 - $250,000 annually (base salary); $150K – $250K (base salary)
Tools
Autodesk Alias, Rhino, CATIA, NX, Python, Dynamo, Grasshopper
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