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CAD Engineer

CAD Engineers use computer-aided design software to create detailed technical models, drawings, and specifications for physical products and systems across industries like aerospace, semiconductors, manufacturing, and construction. The role involves translating engineering requirements into precise digital designs, often collaborating with product engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and meet specifications. CAD Engineers typically have a background in engineering or a related technical field and strong proficiency with CAD tools specific to their industry.

How much does a CAD Engineer make?

Too few CAD Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 7 of 7 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for CAD Engineer roles?

7 open CAD Engineer roles from 2 employers.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

CAD Engineer in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open CAD Engineer roles (7)

CAD Engineer Associate (Winter 2027)

Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $1,925 / week

This role offers recent engineering graduates the chance to design and document spacecraft components and supporting structures using CAD tools at a satellite communications company. You'll work on hardware that launches to orbit, with potential to transition to a full-time position after the twelve-week associate program.

Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗

NVIDIA

CAD Engineer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA · $116,000 – $189,750

NVIDIA seeks a CAD engineer to support foundry techfiles, debug design issues, and develop automation scripts for circuit designers using industry-standard EDA tools. This role suits someone with strong programming skills who enjoys both technical problem-solving and working directly with designers across the chip design process.

Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

CAD Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)

Astranis

Internship · San Francisco, CA · $1,925 / week

A 12-week summer role for recent graduates to design spacecraft components and structures using CAD, contributing to satellites that serve government and commercial customers. The position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced hardware development environment with the possibility of transitioning to full-time employment.

Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗

CAD Engineer Associate (Spring 2027)

Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $1,925 / week

A 12-week salaried role for recent graduates to design and model spacecraft components and structures using CAD, contributing to satellite hardware that reaches orbit. Suited for mechanical or aerospace engineers eager to do hands-on work on real flight systems in a fast-paced environment.

Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗

CAD Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Astranis

Internship · San Francisco, CA · $29 / hour

Design and draft spacecraft components, structures, and manifolds using CAD tools while contributing to engineering documentation and design practices. Ideal for students pursuing mechanical or aerospace degrees who want hands-on experience with real spaceflight hardware that launches to orbit.

Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗

CAD Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

Astranis

Internship · San Francisco, CA · $29 / hour

Design and model spacecraft components and structures using CAD tools while contributing to the company's design library and practices. This role suits engineering students pursuing degrees in mechanical, aerospace, or related fields who want hands-on experience with real spaceflight hardware.

Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗

CAD Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis

Internship · San Francisco, CA · $29 / hour

Design and document spacecraft components and structures using CAD tools while maintaining design infrastructure at a satellite communications company. This role suits mechanically-minded students seeking hands-on experience contributing to flight hardware in a fast-paced environment.

Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Skills CAD Engineer postings ask for

Measured from the 7 open roles, not from a curated list.

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