[Hiring] CAD Drafter @PteroDynamics

Role Description

As a Temporary CAD Drafter, you'll play an important role in supporting our engineering and manufacturing operations by preparing detailed technical drawings, assembly illustrations, and documentation used throughout the manufacturing process.

You'll work from CAD models, sketches, engineering redlines, and manufacturing feedback to develop clear, accurate drawings and technical packages. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a practical understanding of how engineering drawings translate into physical hardware.

We're looking for someone who can work independently, collaborate effectively with technical teams, and deliver quality work within established project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing applications.
• Prepare production-ready drawing packages using CAD models, sketches, redlines, and engineering inputs.
• Develop technical illustrations, exploded views, assembly details, and documentation for standard work instructions.
• Incorporate engineering changes, manufacturing feedback, and as-built updates into existing drawings.
• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, section views, notes, and parts callouts to technical drawings.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to clarify design requirements and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Provide timely drawing revisions and technical illustrations to support ongoing manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision histories, and organized technical documentation.
• Support drawing release, configuration management, and document control processes.
• Identify and help resolve inconsistencies between drawings, CAD models, bills of materials, work instructions, and physical hardware.
• Assist with standardizing drawing templates, symbols, notes, and drafting practices.
• Support the development of manufacturing work instructions, inspection aids, and other technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of professional experience in drafting, design documentation, or a related engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and revising engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, tooling, or manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD or drafting software used to develop production drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret 3D models, sketches, engineering redlines, and technical inputs to produce accurate drawings.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing conventions, including dimensions, tolerances, section views, detail views, notes, and revision control.
• Ability to create clear technical illustrations and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and consistency.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers and technicians.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team based in Colorado Springs, CO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in aerospace, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), composites, automotive, defense, or other complex hardware environments.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, prototyping, assembly, inspection, maintenance, or related technical work.
• Experience developing exploded views, assembly illustrations, standard work instructions, or other technical illustrations.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM), product data management (PDM), document control, and engineering change processes.
• Experience collaborating directly with machinists, technicians, and engineers to resolve technical drawing questions.
• Demonstrated ability to balance accuracy and efficiency while managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Stock options.
• Company-sponsored medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• Collaborative, inclusive working environment in an exciting, growing startup company.