PteroDynamics Inc. CAD Drafter (Temporary) Colorado Springs, CO · Remote · Full time Company website

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Founded in 2017, PteroDynamics, Inc. is a private equity backed aircraft design and manufacturing company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We develop autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems based on our proprietary Transwing® design.

The Transwing’s wings fold during flight to transition between configurations optimized for vertical and horizontal flight. This allows the aircraft to take off and land without a runway, like a helicopter, and cruise with the efficiency of a streamlined fixed-wing aircraft.

Seeing is believing. Visit www.PteroDynamics.com for details and videos.

About Us

PteroDynamics Inc. designs superior autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems that fly faster and go farther to reach remote locations without runways, even in harsh conditions. PteroDynamics’ Transwing® aircraft is unlike any other VTOL system, performing like a great fixed-wing aircraft with superb VTOL capabilities.

Transwing aircraft unfold their wings to transition smoothly and quickly between vertical and horizontal flight, overcoming limitations inherent in other VTOL designs by combining fixed-wing aircraft speed, range, and endurance with superior VTOL performance in an efficient, highly automated platform. The Transwing is ideal for automating time-sensitive delivery of critical high-value payloads to hard-to-reach locations, including maritime logistics support, payload delivery to remote locations without airstrips, and reconnaissance and surveillance.

Seeing is believing. Visit www.PteroDynamics.com for details and videos.

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.

Required 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.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.
• 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.

Our Values

Our values guide how we work with one another, support our customers, and solve challenging problems:

• People: We value relationships with our colleagues and customers while embracing and upholding the worth of every individual.
• Excellence: We have a mindset of excellence at all times.
• Accountability: We believe the foundation of trust is accountability
• Knowledge: We believe that innovation and success depend on gaining, documenting and sharing knowledge

What We Offer

At PteroDynamics, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact the future of aerial technology through creativity and innovation. PteroDynamics offers eligible employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes competitive compensation, stock options, company-sponsored medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick time. All employees enjoy a collaborative, inclusive working environment in an exciting, growing startup company.

Date the Position Closes

Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.

Note

This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments.

PteroDynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

PteroDynamics will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to PteroDynamics or a direct threat. Employees or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at [email protected].