Catia Design Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Our client in the Glendale, CA area is looking for a Catia Design Engineer This is a long term contract position.

CATIA V5 Design Engineer – Aerospace Components

We are seeking a highly skilled CATIA V5 Design Engineer with a strong background in 3D modeling and engineering drawings for aerospace systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CATIA V5 (R21–R32) and a proven track record in producing detailed designs for complex components such as pneumatic ducting, fuel and oil lines, and structural bracketry.

Key Responsibilities:

Create high-quality 3D CAD models, annotated models, and 2D engineering drawings using CATIA V5 (versions R21–R32).

Design components including aerospace pneumatic ducting, fuel and oil lines, and bracketry, adhering to industry and company standards.

Perform design checking to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with specifications.

Collaborate closely with project engineers and manufacturing teams to integrate design requirements and resolve issues.

Manage and organize CAD data and documentation for project deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of direct experience using CATIA V5 (10 years preferred).

Strong expertise in 3D modeling, assembly layout, and 2D drafting.

Deep understanding of engineering tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Ability to perform design checks and coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Industry Background:

Aerospace industry experience is highly preferred.

Automotive industry experience is considered the next best alternative.

Software Requirement:

CATIA V5 (Versions R21 to R32) – This is the primary and only accepted CAD software for this role.

Addition qualifications:

• Creates complex and simple detail, sub-assembly, and top assembly drawings.
• Writes engineering orders and makes changes to existing drawings.
• Creates assemblies and drawings for test procedures.
• Knowledgeable in ACS (aircraft coordinate systems) and can design components using ACS or local coordinates.
• Knowledge of Catia FTA workbench and MBD (Model Based Definition) and its applications in the aerospace engineering environment and documentation.
• Performs weight calculations (hand or Catia V5).
• Performs design checks of models and drawings created by other drafters.
• Strong understanding of GD&T practices per ASME and ANSI standards.
• Manufacturing knowledge in the machining of metallic components and sheet metal forming.
• Creates tooling models and drawings.
• Aids the shop, customers and vendors in reading and interpreting company and customer drawings to facilitate manufacturing.
• Develop assembly BOMs.
• Experience with PLM software (Enovia) and configuration management practices (preferred).
• Performs tolerance stack-ups and interference checks as needed (preferred).
• Performs tolerance stack-ups and interference checks as needed.

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• 100% onsite
• Hourly rate: $45-$50/hr.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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