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Senior CAD Designer

Join CesiumAstro as a Senior CAD Designer to create cutting-edge designs for aerospace systems in a dynamic startup environment.

Location
El Segundo, CA
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
senior
Type
full time

Posted by employer 4 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Create models and drawings from CAD, sketches, and notes
  • Ensure design documentation complies with program requirements
  • Prepare accurate drawings with proper tolerances and dimensions

Practical constraints

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement.

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior CAD Designer at CesiumAstro, the individual will engage in diverse CAD design tasks, creating models and drawings based on input from the mechanical engineering team. Proficiency in CAD software and a strong understanding of industry standards are essential for ensuring accurate design documentation. This position is suited for experienced professionals who thrive in a startup environment and are comfortable with a multifaceted workflow. CesiumAstro's small team structure encourages collaboration and adaptability across various responsibilities.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on CesiumAstro's careers page September 27, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at CesiumAstro: Austin, TX, Westminster, CO.

Quick facts

What seniority level is this role?
CesiumAstro targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior CAD Designer role at CesiumAstro.

From the original posting

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior CAD Designer I to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.   In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of CAD design assignments in support of the mechanical engineering team including the creation of models and/or drawings from CAD, sketches, notes, and other documentation provided by engineering staff. You will ensure that design documentation complies with the program requirements, organizational processes and industry standards, and will prepare accurate drawings with proper tolerances, dimensions, and instructions.   As a small company, the Cesium team “wears many hats.” Candidates should be comfortable with a varied workflow that may involve multitasking between library management, CAD design, review, and other related tasks.

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