Computer Aided Design Manager Jobs in Federal Way, WA

Job Title: CAD Designer III / Senior CAD Designer Type: Contract / Remote ( US based - Work from WA, CA, FL or AL) Compensation: $77 per hour

Overview

System One is seeking a CAD Designer III / Senior CAD Designer to support a leading aerospace client. This role is responsible for the development, modification, and release of CN-controlled engineering designs, models, and drawings supporting umbilical systems, ground support equipment, test hardware, launch infrastructure, and transportation tooling. The ideal candidate will have strong Creo experience, expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and hands-on experience with configuration management and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for umbilical assemblies, retraction/release mechanisms, routing hardware, launch pad structures, test fixtures, and transportation tooling.

• Define and document interfaces between vehicles, payloads, launch systems, test equipment, and ground support equipment, including mechanical, fluid, and electrical interfaces.

• Develop, modify, and maintain Creo models, assemblies, and drawings in compliance with engineering modeling standards and configuration management requirements.

• Perform model checks, design reviews, and CN release activities to ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and design requirements.

• Generate detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) standards.

• Support the design and development of ground support equipment, test fixtures, lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling tooling, and related mechanical systems.

• Define tooling and system operational requirements, including rigging points, load paths, handling procedures, and interface definitions.

• Maintain product data and configuration control through CN-controlled engineering release processes.

• Collaborate with stress analysts, design engineers, and cross-functional teams to incorporate analysis-driven design changes.

• Ensure all released documentation supports manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing, and operational requirements.

• Participate in design reviews, engineering change processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), including complex models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.

• Experience developing and managing large assemblies and detailed CAD models.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.

• Experience producing manufacturing and assembly drawings for aerospace or similar high-precision industries.

• Experience working within configuration management and engineering change (CN) release processes.

• Experience with Windchill or similar product lifecycle/configuration management tools.

• Ability to take designs from model creation through formal engineering release.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a controlled engineering environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with umbilical systems, launch infrastructure, or ground support equipment.

• Experience with test fixtures, handling tooling, and transportation hardware design.

• Familiarity with mechanical, fluid, and electrical interface definition.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.