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CAD Designer (Contract)

Epirus
Torrance, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.

Job Summary

In this role, you will create and manage large, complex CAD assemblies, build out a common hardware library, and create engineering drawings for HPM phased array components. The ideal candidate has expert level proficiency in Solidworks and Solidworks PDM, is extremely detail oriented, and communicates proactively and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain error-free complex Solidworks assemblies
  • Identify and correct issues with CAD models and drawings while ensuring CAD models and drawings adhere to modeling best practices
  • Design mechanical parts and assemblies in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Manage part metadata and component library in Solidworks PDM
  • Create part and assembly level drawings with proper application of GD&T

Basic Qualifications

  • 4 years of industry experience with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM
  • Certified Solidworks Professional (CSWP) or demonstrated advanced Solidworks skillset
  • Strong understanding of engineering design principles and engineering drawings
  • Proficient in GD&T concepts and application per ASME Y14.5-2009
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Collaborative mindset with clear and concise communication skills across engineering disciplines

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • 6 years of relevant experience in Solidworks and Solidworks PDM
  • Associates degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, CAD Design/Drafting, or related engineering field
  • Previous experience as a CAD Librarian, drafter, or similar
  • Experience with electrical harness routing in Solidworks environment

Itar Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

  • 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$42—$60.50 USD

Salary : $42 - $61

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