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Graduate Computer Aided Design Engineer Jobs in California

Atomic Machines

AI CAD Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site +1

$210K - $260K/yr

As a CAD Automation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape our CAD/automation workflows by developing generative and programmatic CAD pipelines that transform design ...

Xoriant Corporation

CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA

Ensure robustness, scalability, and maintainability of developed solutions Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in CAD/EDA development or related engineering roles * Strong programming ...

Hitachi

CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $30/hr

No CAD Engineer Company: Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. Location: Pleasanton, CA Status: 6 - 12 month contract (eligible for extension) The Company Hitachi Particle Engineering and ...

Apple

Sr. CAD Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Sunnyvale, CA

$212K - $386K/yr

Description As a CAD engineer on this team, you will play a pivotal role working closely with the Product Design Engineering Team in 3D and 2D CAD. You will provide support in advanced CAD surfacing ...

SAIC

CAD Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a CAD Design Engineer in San Diego, CA. * Build IRD and IDP's per NAVWAR standards. * Incorporate site redlines and create As-Built packages from install notes. * Create ...

Supernal

Sr. Aircraft Layout & CAD Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

The Sr. Aircraft Layout & CAD Engineer supports aircraft configuration development, vehicle layout, packaging, and structural design integration for advanced air vehicle concepts. This role develops ...

Astranis

Senior CAD Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$123K - $169K/yr

Senior CAD Engineer As an Astranis Senior CAD Engineer you will be a leader in the design and configuration of our spacecraft and the documentation and processes used to transfer from design to ...

Western Digital

EDA- CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA

The job opening is for a full-time Electronic Design Automation (EDA) CAD Engineer in the Design Group in Western Digital's research department. The role will be a part of a multi-functional team ...

Western Digital

EDA- CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

The job opening is for a full-time Electronic Design Automation (EDA) CAD Engineer in the Design Group in Western Digital's research department. The role will be a part of a multi-functional team ...

Western Digital

EDA- CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$145K - $194K/yr

The job opening is for a full-time Electronic Design Automation (EDA) CAD Engineer in the Design Group in Western Digital's research department. The role will be a part of a multi-functional team ...

Space Kinetic

CAD Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

The CAD Design Engineer will design and build prototypes for the Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment.

Space Kinetic

CAD Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

The CAD Design Engineer will design and build prototypes for the Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment.

Space Kinetic

CAD Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA

The CAD Design Engineer will design and build prototypes for the Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment.

Lucid Motors

CAD Engineer, Lighting Systems

Newark, CA · On-site

$93K - $128K/yr

As a CAD Engineer specializing in Lighting Systems, you will be responsible for the design and development of lighting components, ensuring they meet quality standards and customer requirements. You ...

MatX

ASIC/SOC CAD Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$175K - $362K/yr

MatX is seeking a Physical Design CAD Engineer to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. The ASIC/SOC Physically Design CAD Engineer will be ...

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What is the difference between Graduate Computer Aided Design Engineer vs Graduate Mechanical Engineer?

AspectGraduate Computer Aided Design EngineerGraduate Mechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering; proficiency in CAD softwareBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; knowledge of CAD and engineering principles
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesManufacturing plants, design studios, R&D departments
Industry UsagePrimarily in product design, automotive, aerospace, manufacturingInvolved in product development, machinery, HVAC systems

The Graduate Computer Aided Design Engineer focuses on creating detailed digital models using CAD software, often working closely with design teams. In contrast, the Graduate Mechanical Engineer applies engineering principles to develop and analyze mechanical systems, sometimes utilizing CAD but with broader engineering responsibilities. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often overlap in industry settings, but their core functions differ in focus and application.

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AI CAD Engineer

AI CAD Engineer

Atomic Machines

Emeryville, CA • On-site, Remote

$210K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler™ technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter Compiler™ technology platform—that we will be unveiling to the world soon.
Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.
About The Role:

As a CAD Automation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape our CAD/automation workflows by developing generative and programmatic CAD pipelines that transform design specifications into manufacturable micro-device assemblies. You'll collaborate closely with our AI, Modeling & Simulation, and Design teams to build systems that automatically explore, assemble, and optimize designs from a library of components. You will join a tight cross-functional team dedicated to pushing the limits of micro-manufacturing and computational design.

This position is onsite in our Emeryville, CA office, with openness to an occasional work-from-home arrangement when needed.

When referencing the compensation band below, please note that it may vary based on a candidate's experience and level. This role is not tied to a single level and may span earlier-in-career through senior-level candidates (L4–L6). Final leveling will be determined during the interview process. We are open to strong earlier-career candidates who are excited to grow into broader technical leadership or architectural responsibility over time.

What You'll Do:
  • Build CAD workflows that programmatically construct, modify, and evaluate 3D assemblies. This includes:
    • Manipulating and parametrizing CAD models to support iterative design and optimization.
    • Integrating with CAD APIs to move beyond GUI-based workflows, enabling high-throughput automated modeling and simulation.
    • Developing geometric intelligence — algorithms that infer how parts mate, fit, and interact to form functional assemblies.
  • Create and maintain a library of parametric components for generative design exploration.
  • Develop GenAI-driven workflows for CAD generation and automated design exploration.
What You'll Need:

Required

  • Deep expertise in CAD manipulation and parametrization, including scripting and automation (e.g., with Onshape API, SolidWorks API, Fusion API, or similar).
  • Strong background in programmatic CAD workflows.
  • Knowledge of AI-based CAD generation or generative design algorithms.
  • Deep understanding of CAD interoperability standards (STEP, IGES, JT, or similar).
  • Proficiency in interacting with CAD software via APIs (Python, C++, or other relevant languages).
  • Experience in parsing large sets of CAD models with product and manufacturing information to create batchable datasets for training.
  • Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • For Staff level, 10+ years of industrial experience (post Bachelor's), or 8+ years of industrial experience (post Master's) or 5+ years of industrial experience (post PhD), with the option of relaxing these requirements for a Senior level position.

Nice to have

  • Experience with geometric modeling kernels (e.g., OpenCascade, Parasolid).
  • Experience in mastering NURBS and B-Rep.
  • Experience with meshing, especially for simulation or manufacturing purposes.
  • Experience with Model-Based Definitions.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with implicit geometric representations.
  • Experience with simulation-in-the-loop design, shape optimization, or topology optimization workflows.

The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range
$210,000—$260,000 USD