Senior Mechanical CAD Designer – Aircraft Integration

Description

Company Overview:

Magee Technologies (MTech) is a premier provider of comprehensive aerostructure solutions and complex systems integrations for defense and commercial customers. We are more than a service provider, we are a dedicated partner working side-by-side with our clients to solve their most unique challenges with optimal, tailored engineering. By integrating our specialized expertise in structural design, complex airworthiness, and rapid prototyping with a customer-centric approach, MTech serves as a "one-stop" solution from initial concept through production and flight. This deep commitment to partnership, backed by an AS9100-certified quality system, ensures that every technical hurdle is met with a high-performance solution specifically calibrated to achieve our clients' mission-critical goals.

Why Join MTech?

At MTech, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support their professional growth, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation – Attractive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays, vacation, military leave benefits, bereavement leave, and jury duty.
• Retirement Savings – Immediate 401(k) eligibility with company matching contributions.
• Comprehensive Healthcare – Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tax-Advantaged Savings – Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Company-Paid Protection – Fully subsidized short- and long-term disability insurance and $50,000 in term life insurance.
• Additional Coverage Options – Voluntary critical illness, accident, and supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Referral Program – Bonus opportunities for referring qualified candidates.
• Great Company Culture – A collaborative, supportive workplace where employees are valued and contributions make a difference.

Impact Summary:

The Senior Mechanical CAD Designer will support the design, development, and integration of aircraft modifications and prototype systems through advanced 3D mechanical modeling and detailed engineering drawing development. Working with a high degree of independence, this position will create and modify complex parts, assemblies, structural attachments, brackets, and equipment mounting solutions using industry-standard CAD software. The role requires strong mechanical design capabilities, proficiency in GD&T, and the ability to translate engineering requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs while supporting aircraft installation, structural analysis, and configuration management activities.

Responsibilities:

•  Independently create and modify complex 3D CAD models of mechanical components, assemblies, brackets, structural attachments, equipment mounts, and aircraft installation hardware using Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Produce detailed 2D engineering drawings from 3D models, including dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, parts lists, assembly details, and manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Develop mechanical design solutions for aircraft modifications and prototype installations, accounting for structural interfaces, equipment clearances, accessibility, manufacturability, and installation constraints.
• Apply ASME Y14.x drawing standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure accurate, functional, and releasable engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing personnel, and installation teams to resolve design challenges, verify fit and clearance, and incorporate engineering changes into Configuration Management (CM) controlled CAD models and drawings.
• Independently plan and perform complex mechanical design assignments within established engineering guidance, translating technical requirements and aircraft modification concepts into complete 3D models and releasable engineering drawings.
• Maintain consistency between 3D models, 2D drawings, model-based dimensions, and annotations; incorporate engineering redlines and maintain accurate revision histories throughout the design lifecycle.
• Interpret aircraft wiring diagrams and harness schematics to develop mechanical cable routing solutions and 2D installation drawings, including cable supports, clips, straps, penetrations, grommets, strain relief, and separation from adjacent aircraft systems.
• Research and interpret aircraft technical data, original equipment manufacturer documentation, and approved naval aviation repositories to establish accurate design baselines and support aircraft modification modeling.
• Manage CAD models, engineering drawings, and supporting documentation within designated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, including check-in/check-out, revisions, configuration baselines, lifecycle status, and engineering change documentation.
• Develop accurate mechanical geometry, fastener patterns, and structural attachment details to support engineering review and structural substantiation, considering load paths, shear, tension, bearing, edge distance, pitch, and gage.
• Support aircraft fit checks, installation evaluations, and technical reviews by verifying modeled designs against physical aircraft constraints, documenting discrepancies, incorporating installation feedback, and providing technical guidance and drawing reviews to junior personnel.

Competencies:

• Advanced Mechanical CAD Modeling: Independently develops complex 3D parts, assemblies, and aircraft installation models, applying mechanical design principles, geometric relationships, and manufacturability considerations.
• Engineering Drawing Precision: Applies ASME Y14.x standards and GD&T to produce accurate, functional engineering drawings, including appropriate datum structures, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Aircraft Integration and Technical Judgment: Translates engineering requirements and aircraft modification constraints into practical mechanical design solutions while recognizing structural, installation, and technical issues requiring engineering review.
• Digital Design and Configuration Management: Maintains consistency between 3D models, 2D drawings, model-based annotations, and supporting technical data while ensuring accurate revisions, configuration control, and traceability.
• Technical Problem-Solving and Collaboration: Resolves mechanical design and installation challenges through effective coordination with engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing personnel, quality inspectors, and aircraft installation teams.
• Independent Execution and Technical Mentorship: Manages complex design assignments with minimal supervision, delivers technically complete work, and provides constructive technical guidance and drawing reviews to less experienced personnel

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of nine years of experience performing technical design, engineering documentation, and related Engineering Technician V functions.
• Required: Advanced proficiency in PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA, including independent development of complex 3D mechanical parts, assemblies, structural attachments, brackets, equipment mounting hardware, and detailed 2D engineering drawings.
• Required: Thorough working knowledge of applicable ASME Y14.x standards, including Y14.5, Y14.100, and Y14.24, with demonstrated proficiency applying GD&T, functional datum structures, dimensional tolerances, and drawing review practices.
• Required: Experience supporting aircraft modifications, mission systems, sensors, or prototype equipment through the design and documentation of mechanical components, structural attachments, installation hardware, cable supports, or access panels. Department of Defense experience preferred.
• Required: Ability to maintain consistency between 3D models, 2D drawings, and model-based dimensions and annotations while producing complete, accurate, and releasable engineering documentation.
• Required: Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and harness schematics and develop 2D cable installation and routing drawings, including mechanical supports, clearances, penetrations, strain relief, and separation requirements; working awareness of 3D routing concepts.
• Required: Proficiency with PTC Windchill or ENOVIA for CAD data management, engineering revisions, configuration baselines, and lifecycle workflows; familiarity with DoD technical repositories such as AVPLM, IETMS, or platform-specific systems.
• Required: Working knowledge of aircraft structural load paths, mechanical fastener considerations, and installation constraints, with demonstrated ability to independently complete complex technical assignments and support engineering reviews.
• Required: U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; at least an interim Secret clearance is required before beginning work.
• Desired: Experience with advanced assembly and sheet metal modeling, 3D cable or harness routing, electromechanical integration, rack and equipment mounting, connector bulkhead panels, and cable support hardware.
• Desired: Familiarity with MIL/NAS/MS hardware specifications and NAVAIR practices; experience supporting aircraft fit checks, installation trials, drawing standardization, technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior designers or technicians. 

General:

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required. 

Salary Information: 

The estimated starting salary for this position between is $187,200 - $208,000 annually however, the successful candidates starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their experience, qualifications, skill set, work location, and market conditions. Pay and Benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company.

EEO Statement:

MTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate employees and applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.