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CAD Technologist

Spectra Tech, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2026

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into detailed product definitions that make a difference in national security. Each day will present exciting challenges and opportunities to showcase your creativity and technical expertise while contributing to critical initiatives in Nuclear Deterrence.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Innovate and Create: Dive into the world of design as you create, modify and evaluate detailed complex component and system definitions by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions. Your ability to implement and integrate cutting-edge design solutions will play a crucial role in shaping our projects

Bring Concepts to Life: Use your skills to design intricate three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems. Your work will be essential in visualizing and refining concepts that push the boundaries of engineering.

Define Products: Play a vital role in defining products by transforming customer concepts into detailed specifications, ensuring clarity and precision in the design process. Present designs to clients.

Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with clients and team members, including CAD Designers, Product Design Engineers, and R&D Mechanical Engineers, to integrate defined requirements into your designs. Your insights and adaptability will ensure that our solutions meet the unique needs of each project.

Lead teams in the design of three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems.

Master CAD Technology: Harness the power of advanced three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop innovative mechanical designs. You'll perform mass property calculations, complex tolerance and interference analyses.

Adapt to Evolving Requirements: Be prepared to navigate and refine designs based on evolving requirements, working closely with R&D Engineers to translate conceptual ideas into practical solutions.

Analyze and Optimize: Gather and analyze product performance data to drive continuous improvement in design. Develop new methods and concepts. Your analytical skills will help us refine our designs and enhance the overall quality of our products.

Due to the nature of work, successful applicant will be required to work onsite. Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

Qualifications we Require:

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and 3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience

Experience using CAD software for complex 3D solid modeling and mechanical drawing generation and design solutions.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.


Spectra Tech’s policy is to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

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