True Anomaly
Mechanical CAD Drafter
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Apr 24, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA - Experience
- 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or aerospace engineering support is an alternative to the stated associate's degree.
- Education
- Associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (2+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or aerospace engineering support).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under ITAR. Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance is also required.
About the job
Creates and maintains production-ready mechanical drawings and documentation for spacecraft hardware, ground support equipment, and manufacturing and integration activities.
What you'll do
- Develop and update piece-part and assembly drawings and CAD models, applying engineering requirements and GD&T standards.
- Prepare drawing packages, assembly storyboards, and work instructions; support design reviews and configuration control.
- Collaborate with engineers and production teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and support fabrication and assembly.
What they ask for
- Associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, or a related discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical drafting or aerospace engineering support.
- Working knowledge of mechanical GD&T principles and their application to manufactured parts and assemblies.
- Proficiency in NX (Siemens) for drawing creation; SolidWorks experience is acceptable.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes; ability to interpret complex engineering diagrams, schematics, and assembly instructions.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries; familiarity with spacecraft hardware, assembly storyboarding, configuration management or PLM systems, and aerospace drawing standards.
- Active U.S. security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one; experience supporting design reviews and formal drawing packages.
Pay
$24.00-$62.50 USD hourly salary rate (base salary)
Tools
NX (Siemens), SolidWorks, Windchill, Teamcenter, ASME Y14.5, MIL-STD-100
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