CAD Designer
footbridge federalWoburn (MA)
About the role
Develop detailed 3D CAD models for mechanical enclosures, optical assemblies, and precision mechanisms.
Design packaging solutions for electronics, thermal systems, and novel materials across various platforms, including aerospace and maritime environments.
Coordinate the fabrication, alignment, and environmental testing of prototype components.
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet structural, thermal, and operational requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Active Secret security clearance (an interim clearance is acceptable to start).
5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design using CAD software (such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA).
Proven experience designing complex mechanical assemblies, enclosures, and mechanisms.
Familiarity with standard fabrication techniques, including machining and sheet metal manufacturing.
Basic understanding of structural and thermal analysis principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Specialized experience in opto-mechanical design and EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) systems.
Familiarity with military standards (mil-specs) and ruggedized components.
Experience planning and executing system performance and environmental tests.
Required Skills:
Active Secret security clearance (an interim clearance is acceptable to start).
5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design using CAD software (such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA).
Proven experience designing complex mechanical assemblies, enclosures, and mechanisms.
Familiarity with standard fabrication techniques, including machining and sheet metal manufacturing.
Basic understanding of structural and thermal analysis principles.
Preferred Skills:
Specialized experience in opto-mechanical design and EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) systems.
Familiarity with military standards (mil-specs) and ruggedized components.
Experience planning and executing system performance and environmental tests.
Security Clearance
Level:
Secret
Travel or Schedule Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment; Full-time schedule
Contract employment Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
Hiring process2 Recruiter Review
Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.3 Interview
Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.4 Offer
When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized. About Footbridge MissionFootbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.
Culture Mission Context Matters
Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.
Small-Team Accountability
The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.
Growth With Technical Credibility
Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.
Benefits & why work here Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
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