CAD Designer

CAD Designer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance due to the nature of the work- Must be US Citizen

Location: This position will be hybrid with expectations to be 3/4 days onsite. Must live within 100 miles from Lexington, MA

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a CAD Engineer to support a leading defense research organization. The CAD Engineer will join a group which focuses on developing and maintaining the Innovator Product Lifecycle Management platform for managing data and sharing information, supporting users and growing adoption of digital methods, and conducting strategic external engagement to advise on the direction of digital engineering at the national level and develop sponsored research programs in key digital engineering areas.

Responsibilities:

• Develop complex designs for the optimum performance and ease of fabrication, assembly and testing of complex imaging systems, thermal systems packaging solutions, novel materials and innovative mechanisms
• Experience with a wide range of platforms (i.e. manned/unmanned vehicles, aircrafts, ships, spacecrafts)
• Experience with the design and modeling of mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies with an understanding of requirements needed for Mounting/adjustment/actuation, alignment & measurement techniques, precision bearing, gearing & drive systems, structural/thermal analysis and environmental testing.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Should demonstrate good written and oral communications skills.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years experience in Mechanical Design Mechanical CAD experience (Solid Works or other CAD software) Vast experience with mechanisms and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with design, analysis and documentation of opto-/mechanical subsystems and components
• 5+ years of experience with Aras Innovator PLM system
• Knowledge of testing integrations
• Familiarity with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and structural analysis
• Familiarity with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems

Preferred Skills:

• Opto-mechanical experience is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will stand out.
• Experience with various fabrication techniques like machining, sheet metal, etc
• Experience with military standards, mil spec components
• Experience with thermal analysis and structural analysis
• Experience with Optical systems and the design of EO/IR systems
• Experience with coordinating and executing system performance testing

Must Have:

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years Computer-Aided Design
• 5 years – Device Design
• 5 years – AutoCAD
• 5 years – CAD/EDA/TCAD
• 5 years – CATIA
• 5 years – Computer-Aided Manufacturing
• 5 years – Process and Device TCAD
• 5 years – Solidworks 3D Computer-Aided Design(CAD)
• 5 years – ARAS Innovator

Nice to Have:

• Mechanical
• Mechanical – Opto
• Looking for a minimum of 5 years of experience, but ideally someone would have 8+ years of experience.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of "B" or better to qualify for reimbursement. Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Principal – Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions:

• Eligibility on date of hire • Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%• Vesting- 100%• Contribution limit- $24,500 • Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000 • Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250 • Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over $150k in 2025

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) –Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Location: This person has some flexibility to work remotely depending on the specific project work, but will be required in the office at least 3-4 days a week. If this person was not originally local to MA, they would need to relocate for the start of this position.

Clearance Level: An interim is sufficient for the start of this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer