What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical CAD Designer position at Draper?
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
As a Mechanical CAD Designer, you’ll turn concepts into detailed, built-ready drawings for custom fixturing and test equipment used in advanced manufacturing.
You’ll work closely with engineers, but your focus is execution, creating precise models and layouts that translate cleanly to the shop floor. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-driven CAD work and wants to see their designs come to life in real hardware. It’s best suited for CAD designers, drafters, or technical specialists.
Job Description:
Requires 3-5 years of experience in the field of technical drafting.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$38.00 - $66.59
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
As a Mechanical CAD Designer, you’ll turn concepts into detailed, built-ready drawings for custom fixturing and test equipment used in advanced manufacturing.
You’ll work closely with engineers, but your focus is execution, creating precise models and layouts that translate cleanly to the shop floor. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-driven CAD work and wants to see their designs come to life in real hardware. It’s best suited for CAD designers, drafters, or technical specialists.
- Deep CAD, SolidWorks and/or CREO skills.
- Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) 3DX preferred.
Job Description:
- Create AutoCAD fabrication drawings for printed circuit designs with inputs from electronic CAD designers and Design for Fabrication engineers.
- Create AutoCAD assembly drawings for printed circuit designs with inputs from electronic CAD designers and Manufacturing engineers.
- Execute drawing revisions as specified by engineering change requests.
- Perform drafting to accepted company and national standards.
- With minimal oversight identify design issues and bring any issues to Senior Technical Staff.
- Follow established work processes and instructions and adapt to new processes and work instructions quickly.
- Regularly provides feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions to management.
- Effectively communicates project status and issues to management and members of the project team in oral or written form as requested for the project.
- Responsible for other assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD (2D).
- Ability to collect, organize and capture design details in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Understanding of basic functional and performance parameters of electrical components.
- Able to properly identify and define parameters by referencing component datasheets.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Associates degree or certificate from a two or four year technical school in Engineering Technology or related discipline.
- May be substituted with equivalent work experience.
- Formal education in electronics or electrical circuit theory is preferred.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in the field of technical drafting.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$38.00 - $66.59
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
Salary : $38 - $67