The CAD Designer position is within the Structure and Mechanical Systems team. The activities mainly involve 3D design, the creation of technical drawings, and the management of design changes.
Tasks & missions
The activities will be:
- 3D design
- Produce technical drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and functional dimensioning/tolerancing.
- Monitor and follow up on projects.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Identify and assess technical solutions or products based on functional requirements, dimensional constraints, cost and lead-time targets.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical specifications.
- Prepare and issue manufacturing and subcontracting documentation packages.
- Provide technical support during testing activities.
- Manage system modifications and design changes.
- Apply the rules and procedures defined within their process, particularly regarding quality requirements.
- Report and identify any non-conformity or issue observed during the execution of their activities or within the company’s internal operations.
- Keep their manager informed of the progress and results of their activities.
- Alert their direct manager or Management in the event of any deviation, particularly regarding schedule, cost or performance.
- Contribute to the certification of ground equipment, such as test benches and launch facilities, from a quality and documentation standpoint.
Preferred experience & skills
Internal interactions
- Direct interaction with members of the SMS Department and the direct manager.
- Interaction with all departments across the company.
External interactions
- Subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Inspection and certification bodies
Potential business travel
- Test sites and spaceports
- Subcontractor facilities
Confidentiality requirements
- Confidentiality regarding the company, launcher architecture, and testing and launch processes.
Education and experience :
- BTS CRSA - Design and Implementation of Automated Systems, or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in the aerospace and aeronautical manufacturing industry.
- Experience in aerospace and aeronautical manufacturing.
- Knowledge of technical / industrial drawing.
- Knowledge of special manufacturing processes.
Skills :
- Ability to work independently
- Rigorous and detail-oriented
- Good listening skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service mindset
- Proficiency in Siemens NX
- Proficiency in functional dimensioning and tolerancing
- Ideally, knowledge of electrical installation and wiring
- Knowledge of applicable industry standards
Perks & Benefits
At Latitude, we believe that building a rocket is a collective adventure, one that requires excellence, trust and a healthy work environment.
We offer a work setting designed to support both performance and well-being:
- A structured training and development plan, supporting skills development throughout your career (technical expertise, project management, leadership, and soft skills)
- Financial incentives for sustainable transportation
- Meal vouchers (tickets restaurants)
- Remote work: on average up to 2 days per week for eligible roles
- Regular team and company-wide events, as well as support for employee-led initiatives
- A friendly workplace with social spaces, free tea and coffee, and Latitude merch to welcome you on board.
An international and open-minded environment
Latitude is an international company, working in a English-French speaking environment.
- English is essential for working at Latitude, as many of our projects, tools, and interactions are international.
- If you are not fully fluent yet, no worries, what matters most is your openness and willingness to improve - language courses can be part of the journey (French or English).
We value diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and we believe it strengthens both our teams and our engineering.
Relocation support
For full-time candidates relocating, especially those coming from abroad and needing un petit coup de pouce, we work with specialized relocation partners to support:
- Housing search
- Visa and residence permit processes (for you and your family)
- Understanding the French administrative system.
Our HR team will be there to guide you every step of the way.
What's next?
Once you’ve submitted your application (resume + cover letter), you enter our hiring process.
- We review your profile and schedule a short call (approximately 30 minutes) to understand your current situation, your motivations and expectations for this role, while outlining the next steps.
- If we’re aligned, you’ll meet with the Head of Department and a member of the HR team for an interview (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours). Depending on the position, a technical test may sometimes be part of the process.
- Some roles may include a second interview with a peer and/or a C-level leader. For on-site interviews, you may also have the opportunity to meet the team and visit our facilities and factory.
- We then share our final decision and discuss together how the role, responsibilities and conditions can best match your expectations and our needs.
Our goal is to provide a supportive and respectful recruitment experience, giving you the right environment to express your skills, personality, and full potential.