Senior MCAD Designer

Senior MCAD DesignerDepartment: SNLEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Livermore, CACompensation: $83,180 - $188,525 / yearDescriptionAugustine Consulting Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced, self-starting Senior MCAD Designer. Duties and Responsibilities:A successful senior designer will plan, coordinate, and perform complex assignments under minimal direction, including discussions with engineers on design parameters, intent, and project functions. The senior designer will Use CAD applications to perform assigned tasks. Design devices, components, apparatus, systems or equipment; establishing design criteria and resolving problems of design, conducting mathematical and statistical investigationsAssure conformance with established requirements which an item or system must meet in development and during manufacturePlan for and incorporate requirements in proposals, specifications, and drawings.Undertake assignments as a working group leader, coordinating and checking the efforts of supporting designers and detailers.Possess a significant working knowledge of Algebra, Trigonometry, and Descriptive Geometry.Must be able to carry out his/her assignment independently, after consulting with or utilizing information obtained from various Sandia organizations.A Senior MCAD Designer who fits our team is:Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team's interactions, and to the Company's mission.Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks "Why?" as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.Mature: respects others' opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company's leaders.Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond "stick-fetching" to connect the unconnected.Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day's assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.Honest: knows what's right, what's legal, what's appropriate; acts accordingly.Required Qualifications:Must be a U.S. Citizen.Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q level clearance or a Department of War (DOW) TS-SCI level clearance.Associate degree in Drafting or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology from a Community College or an accredited Technical Institute plus a minimum of 10 years of Design level experience, or Bachelor's degree in Drafting or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institution plus a minimum of eight (8) years of Design level experience, orMaster's Degree in Drafting or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institution plus a minimum of six (6) years of Design level experience.Extensive knowledge of Pro-E (10,000 hours actual use time)1-2 years' experience with Windchill/PDM Link, or other PDM systemsSupport of CAD based libraries.Assembly management/manufacturing and DFM techniques.Applied use of GD&T and tolerance studies.General understanding of weapon systems (at component and system level).Knowledge of materials and material properties used in weapon systems.Basic understanding of welding and weld processes.Knowledge of pressure vessels, valves and pumps, kinematics (motion), and a variety of polymers and design standards.Efficient use of the suite of Microsoft Office products.Able to work within the confines and restrictions of a classified environment including basic understanding of multi process environment for releasing CAD data encompassing classified, unclassified, weapon related and non-weapon related work.Scaling models for 3d printing using Dimension printers.Ability to manage multiple customers/jobs at the same time.Preferred Qualifications:Ten years of designer level experience in defense and/or commercial aerospace CAD related work is preferred.Expertise and competencies appropriate to the required technical skills of the work product of the Design Org.Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete multiple programs and projects.Excellent oral/written communication and customer service skills.Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.Demonstrated ability to deliver results and effectively direct other technical peers.Ability to transition knowledge to team members on work tasks and NTESS organizational requirements.Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion with team members on managed tasks.Understanding of requirements and processes to handle sensitive information and classified matter.Complete professional understanding of, and experience in, an area of specialized applicable knowledge or broad professional understanding and experience in the interdisciplinary areas of design definition.Works under broad direction to accomplish long-range goals.Display independence in supporting and completing long-term projects and coordinate work with others as appropriate.Augustine Consulting, Inc. offers a robust benefits package which includes:Competitive salaryComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plansGroup Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plansRetirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveTuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Created: 2026-04-02