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Mechanical CAD Designer

Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions Salary
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mechanical CAD Designer to support a federal partner advancing national security research and high-energy physics technologies. This position is onsite in Albuquerque, NM. This is a direct-hire opportunity supporting a national leader in pulsed power systems, advanced radiography, fusion technologies, and high-energy density physics research.

The Mechanical CAD Designer will develop detailed 3D models and engineering documentation for next-generation pulsed power machines and accelerator systems. This role partners closely with engineers, scientists, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to support the design, fabrication, and configuration management of advanced mechanical systems.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical CAD Designer include:

  • Create 3D solid models and detailed mechanical drawings for pulsed power and accelerator systems
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop and refine design concepts
  • Interpret engineering requirements and translate concepts into manufacturable design documentation
  • Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing teams, and suppliers on materials, schedules, and fabrication requirements
  • Manage engineering documentation using product data management and configuration control tools
  • Apply GD&T standards and mechanical design best practices to engineering deliverables
  • Support design reviews, testing activities, and lifecycle maintenance of mechanical systems

Qualifications for the Mechanical CAD Designer include:

  • High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred
  • 3 years of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency creating mechanical product definitions, 3D solid models, and detailed engineering drawings
  • Experience with PTC Creo, Windchill/PDMLink, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L Security Clearance through a federal background investigation
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Compensation for the Mechanical CAD Designer includes:

  • Salary Range: $60,000-$83,000 based on experience
  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset

Keywords

Mechanical CAD Designer, Mechanical Drafter, CADD, CAD Design, PTC Creo, Creo Parametric, Windchill, PDMLink, GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Product Data Management, Configuration Management, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Manufacturing Support, Accelerator Systems, Pulsed Power, High Energy Density Physics, Fusion Technologies, DOE Clearance, DOE L Clearance, Albuquerque NM, Model Based Design, Mechanical Design

Salary : $60,000 - $83,000

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