CAD Engineer (Dallas)

Position: CAD Engineer Company: Defense and Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems This role is built for a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer who thrives at the intersection of design, prototyping, and real-world manufacturing. You will play a key role in bringing advanced aerial platforms and payload integrations to life, from concept through production. What You'll Do: Design and iterate mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD tools Prepare models and files for manufacturing, including CNC, sheet metal, and fabrication Operate and maintain in-house 3D printing for rapid prototyping Develop complete Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with detailed drawings and tolerances Collaborate with systems, aero, and production teams to ensure performance, fit, and structural integrity Coordinate with external vendors to produce high-quality components What We're Looking For: Strong proficiency in Onshape and/or SolidWorks (or the ability to ramp quickly) Experience with additive manufacturing and preparing print-ready files Proven ability to create manufacturing-ready documentation and TDPs Background working with external vendors for CNC machining and custom fabrication Solid mechanical aptitude and a bias toward getting things built Nice to Have: Experience in Unmanned Aerial Systems, drones, or aerospace platforms Understanding of aerodynamic design, weight/balance constraints, or CFD Exposure to composites (carbon fiber, fiberglass) and advanced manufacturing Payload integration experience (EO/IR, radar, telemetry systems) Familiarity with advanced propulsion or power systems (hybrid-electric, hydrogen, solar) CNC machining or toolpath programming experience If you want to work on mission-critical platforms and highly engineered systems, lets talk.

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