The vision at Sidus is to make space accessible to everyone by increasing the viability of low-cost access to space. At Sidus, our whole is greater than the sum of our parts. The Sidus team is made up of highly talented individuals, each contributing their own experience, knowledge, skills, and ideas. It is our team that sets us apart from our competition and makes our mission of Bringing Space Down to Earth™.

Job Summary

The CAD Designer supports the satellite production team. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, a can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. The individual is expected to work collaboratively with mechanical engineers. This requires working on-site at the office in Cape Canaveral, FL. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope.
• Support preparation of mechanical equipment.
• Assure quality of Mechanical deliverables independently.
• Produce drawings and documentation.
• Updates project schedule and monitors work package cost.
• Provides input to designs as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• AA/AS degree or certification in an engineering or drafting/design with 2 years’ experience.
• Work with engineering team in developing concepts and communicating requirements to cross functional teams.
• Proficient in CAD Systems Solid works
• Ability to create 2D drawings of electrical circuits, machined parts, wiring diagrams and schematics from interpreting draft layouts, sketches, or other sources.
• Release CAD and drawings for product kick off.
• Experience in creating and presenting Technical Reports utilizing MS Office Products (PowerPoint, Excel, MS Word, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of engineering design and development concepts
• Ability to showcase functionality and design through portfolio.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally 
• Knowledge and understanding of GD&T

Physical Requirements 

• Stationary Work – occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to transport objects, remaining mostly stationary, sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces
• Computer Work – daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers. 

Travel Requirement

Able to travel <10% of the time. 

Shift/Schedule
 This position is for the day shift generally working within the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. 

Total Rewards and Perks:

At Sidus Space, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE, we offer a lot of perks, including:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff or credit to the Company Store
• Paid Time Off - Up to 4 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays – 5 of which can be floated 
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to background investigation and drug screen
• To conform to Export Control Requirement under U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please visit https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Sidus Space’ Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at people@sidusspace.com