Overview
CAD Specialist
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a CAD Specialist for the SEMATS3 Contract, supporting the Air Force Division.
Provides technical support to the SEEK EAGLE Modeling Analysis and Tools Support (SEMATS 3) contract at Eglin AFB, FL. Conducts computer aided design (CAD) development efforts that provide three-dimensional (3-D) compatibility engineering modeling and simulation capability to check store fit on aircraft as well as supporting the Computerized Physical Fit (CPF) Team to produce 3-D solid models for the DoD. Use of Siemens NX to create and manipulate 3-D models of DoD aircraft and stores. This includes digital modeling of aircraft, suspension equipment, and stores, as well as the application of a kinematic program that simulates movement of control surfaces, landing gear, etc., to predict physical fit under changing aircraft and store loading configurations.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: 10%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Associate’s Degree required, with a Bachelor's Degree desired, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other related field (15) Fifteen years of related experience with Associates Degree; or (7) seven years related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree)
- Minimum of five years of general experience in computer-based modeling and simulation and/or use of Siemens NX CAD applications with engineering drawings, blueprints, and/or actual physical items.
- Experience is desired in utilization of reverse engineering tools and scanners (Design X, Polyworks Inspector, etc.).
- Experience with Siemens NX complex surfacing , boat hull class A surfacing acceptable.
- Works well in a team environment, sharing modeling techniques and willing to train and pass along skills and knowledge to other modelers in the team, to improve on their skills.
- Familiarity with aircraft, stores (weapons, fuel tanks, pods, missiles, etc.), and suspension equipment is a plus.
- General machine shop and aircraft construction knowledge is a plus.
- Other CAD software knowledge such as CATIA, PRO-E, Solidworks is a plus.
- U.S. Citizenship is required and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified documents.
- Current Secret Security Clearance is required
Specific Siemens NX experience should include:
- NX Advanced Modeling and Design
- NX Parametric and Non-Parametric Modeling
- NX Assembly Constraints, Expressions, and Arrangements
- NX Reverse Engineering Tools
- NX Freeform & Class A Surfacing
- NX Shape Studio
- NX Assemblies and Components (Expert Level)
- NX Drafting
- NX Sketcher
- NX Sheet modeling
- NX Mating Constraints
- NX Rendering experience is desired
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for creation, modification, and manipulation of 3D models from drawings, scanned data from 3-D scanners, manufacturer’s converted CAD data and faceted body data depicting the external surfaces of the aircraft or store.
- Utilize NX software to create and modify 3-D structured surface and volume images.
- Translate various types of CAD files into NX format.
- Translate various CAD files such as Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA or Autodesk Inventor into NX format for modification and/or storage.
- Interfaces with customer representatives at all levels to understand CPF modeling requirements and transforms solid bodies into desired 3-D model formats and resolutions.
- Supports other engineering disciplines within the SEEK EAGLE Office to include CFD, Stress and other teams with derivatives of the CPF models for analysis purposes.
- Manually generates additional 3-D solid and surface data to approximate the highly detailed CPF CAD models when necessary for external customers.
- Assists the CFD engineers with the development of CFD surface grids.
- Performs measurements and 3-D scans of aircraft, weapons, and suspension equipment for 3-D model verification and validation as well as reverse engineering initiatives. Some travel may be necessary to capture the 3-D data needed for model creation.
- Imports and translates CAD file formats and exports 3-D models in IGES, STEP, DXF/DWG or VRML as needed.
- Applies process improvement methods, tools, and techniques to achieve higher levels of CPF system quality and productivity.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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