Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Designer Drafter to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company.

This is a temporary role not to exceed 10 weeks.

The CAD Designer Drafter will:

• Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions
• Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems
• Perform engineering design evaluations
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards
• Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis
• Produce mechanical, electrical cable and soft goods drawings conforming NASA/JSC JPR 8500 and ASME Y14 standards
• Prepare reports and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Support project meetings and create reports as required
• Produce other preferred design documentation
• Perform other tasks assigned

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or its equivalent and normally possess 12 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must have the ability to produce electrical and mechanical parts and assembly drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
• Must have experience producing CAD designs and technical documentation.
• Must have design experience using solid modeling CAD software including working experience using PTC CREO
• Must have experience using and applying GD&T
• Must be able to multitask and work independently.
• Must have experience with Design Data Management Systems (DDMS) or PTC Windchill
• Shall have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Shall be proficient with MS office Products including MS Teams

Requisition Preferences:

• AAS degree, Certification of two (2) years training from a vocational training school or two (2) years of college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles, plus an additional four to six (4 - 6) years of relevant experience.
• Familiarization with NASA/JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (NASA/JSC JPR 8500)
• Familiarization with NASA/JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices SKZ36103755 or JSC-67701
• Minimum 6 years' experience designing flight hardware and creating drawings for NASA/JSC
• Minimum of 5 years' experience using PTC CREO 5 or later
• Minimum of 1 year experience using PTC Windchill
• Minimum of 2 years' recent experience using AutoCAD

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.