CAD Designer III/Sr

DP Professionals

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Kent, Washington

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/21/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a CAD Designer III/Sr for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace industry.

Work Location:

Fully remote

Duration:

4 months

Terms:

W2 Contract

Position Summary:

The CAD Drafter/Designer will develop, modify, and release engineering models, assemblies, and drawings for umbilical systems, ground testing equipment, launch pad structures, and transportation/handling tooling.

This role requires proficiency in Creo and adherence to modeling conventions and configuration management (CN) requirements.

Position may be filled at a Level 3 or Senior.

Responsibilities:

Generate detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in accordance with

ASME Y14.5

(GD&T) standards.

Maintain product data and configuration management through CN-controlled release processes.

Collaborate with stress analysts and design engineers to incorporate analysis-driven design changes.

Umbilical Systems

Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for umbilical assemblies, retraction/release mechanisms, and routing hardware.

Define and document umbilical interfaces with vehicle, payload, and ground support equipment, including connector pinouts and fluid line schematics.

MSFC Creo Support

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

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

Ground Testing Equipment

Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for test fixtures, stands, and supporting instrumentation hardware.

Define test equipment interfaces with units under test, including mechanical, fluid, and electrical connections.

Umbilical Mate Simulation

Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for launch pad structures, mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure.

Define and document interfaces between launch pad systems, vehicle, and supporting ground equipment.

Transportation & Handling Tooling

Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling rings, and associated tooling.

Define tooling interfaces and operational requirements, including rigging points, load paths, and handling procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Proficiency in Creo (Pro/Engineer) for modeling, assembly, and drawing creation.

Strong working knowledge of GD&T and

ASME Y14.5

drafting standards.

Experience with configuration management and engineering change/release processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with

NASA MSFC

modeling conventions and standards.

Familiarity with fluid line schematics, electrical connector pinouts, and interface documentation.

Experience designing ground support equipment, tooling, or launch pad structures.

Experience with data exchange and model translation between organizations.

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Interested?

Learn more:

Click the apply button to learn more about this position (26-01159).

DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

EOE/AA/V/D

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