A rare opportunity to shape the next generation of high-altitude aerospace platforms.We are seeking anexperienced Aerospace CAD Designerto take ownership of complex aircraft structures within an innovative aerospace engineering environment.This is ahands-on senior rolecombining advanced CAD design, structural integration and technical leadership. You will lead the overall assembly of primary and secondary aircraft structures while providing day-to-day technical direction to a small team of1–3 CAD Designers .You’ll be joining a highly experienced engineering team developing an entirely new class of high-altitude, long-endurance aerospace platforms.The RoleYou will own CAD assemblies from concept through to detailed design, working closely with aerostructure designers, engineers and modelling specialists.Your responsibilities will include:Leading the design and development ofprimary and secondary aircraft structuresOwning complex CAD assemblies and managing interfaces between structural systemsProviding technical leadership and direction to a small team of CAD DesignersDevelopingultra-lightweight structuresusing advanced materials and manufacturing techniquesDesigning structural solutions using composites, structural foams, specialised films and additive manufacturingDeveloping physical routing and integration points for electrical, power and communications systemsWorking across mechanical, thermal and electrical interfaces to resolve complex design challengesDriving innovative solutions whereminimum weight,



structural performance and manufacturabilityare criticalWorking closely with engineering and workshop teams to turn designs into physical hardwareWhat We're Looking ForWe’re looking for someone with substantial aerospace CAD experience who is comfortable taking ownership of complex structural design.You should have:Extensive experience withCATIA, Siemens NX, 3DEXPERIENCE or an equivalent advanced CAD platformA strong background inaerospace structures, ideally composites or ultra-lightweight structuresExperience taking complex designs through toflight-ready hardwareThe ability to work across disciplines and solve problems spanning mechanical, thermal and electrical systemsExperience reviewing, coordinating or technically guiding the work of other designersA practical, hands-on approach and a genuine interest in seeing designs move from CAD into the workshopExperience withHAPS, HALE, UAVs or other lightweight aerospace platformswould be highly advantageous.Why This Role?This isn't a conventional aerospace design position.You’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection ofaerospace, advanced materials and high-altitude technology, with the freedom to develop genuinely lightweight and innovative structural solutions.The organisation is building a new generation of persistent high-altitude platforms designed to provide continuous monitoring over areas where conventional systems can be limited.You'll work alongside a team with experience across some of the world's most ambitious aerospace and high-altitude programmes.LocationThe role is based at the company's flight development facilities inTeruel, Aragón, Spain .International travel may also be required to visit suppliers, partners and specialist engineering organisations.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Aerospace Cad Designer (Madrid)
🏢 The People Foundry
📍 Madrid