Principal CAD Designer

Job overview

The Principal CAD Designer role is onsite in Westminster, CO, with a stated salary range of $97,000–$115,000 per year. ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company supporting clients across product development, including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail. The role provides advanced computer-aided design support throughout product development, maintaining accurate models, drawings, and engineering documentation. It helps engineering and program teams develop and release products while improving configuration control, manufacturability, and CAD workflows.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• ensure compliance with engineering standards, drafting practices, GD&T, and documentation procedures
• manage CAD files and PDM structures, version control, and drawing releases
• process engineering change orders and requests
• maintain bills of materials
• review designs for completeness, manufacturability, accuracy, and compliance
• support corrective actions and standardization
• mentor junior designers and drafters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal cad designer

westminster co

alten technology usa

solidworks

cad design

gd&t

product data management

engineering drawings

bom

engineering change control

$97k-$115k

product development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and career growth opportunities are described.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of progressive CAD design and drafting experience and advanced SolidWorks proficiency. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply.

About the employer

ALTEN Technology USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.