CAD Technician

Big ideas. Real-world impact. Global opportunity.

At SYOS Aerospace, we’re building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea — turning ambitious ideas into technology that works in the real world.

From advanced engineering and R&D in New Zealand to manufacturing scale-up in the UK, our global teams are developing innovative products with real-world impact. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and build your career across our international teams.

The SYOS way

We’re growing fast, taking on bigger challenges, and building technology that matters.

At SYOS, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, challenge ideas, solve problems, and see your work make a real impact.

About the role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented CAD Design Technician to provide mechanical CAD and drawing support to our UK engineering and production teams. You’ll play an important role in helping the team transition to Siemens NX and Teamcenter, ensuring engineering designs, drawings and configuration data are accurate, controlled and ready for manufacture. This is a 3-month contract with an immediate start and the potential for an extension.

What you’ll do:

• 3D modelling: Create and update accurate mechanical component models using Siemens NX.
• Engineering drawings: Produce detailed, toleranced manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, General Assembly and General Arrangement drawings.
• Configuration management: Maintain CAD models, drawings and engineering data in Siemens Teamcenter, ensuring appropriate revision control and approval workflows.
• Engineering changes: Implement minor design updates arising from Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), keeping affected models and documentation up to date.
• Production support: Work closely with Design Engineers, Production Engineers and Prototyping Technicians to ensure design information is clear and practical for manufacture.
• Team support: Help colleagues adopt Siemens NX and Teamcenter, sharing knowledge and supporting the transition to new engineering tools and processes.

What you’ll bring

• ONC, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience in a mechanical design, CAD or drawing office within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Sound mechanical understanding and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, controlled documentation and revision management.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams.

Nice to have

• A relevant engineering apprenticeship or formal CAD/draughting training.
• Training or experience in engineering drawing standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience supporting colleagues through a CAD or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system transition.

Security Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

The SYOS Mindset

Curious people. Big ideas. No egos. A team that gets things done.

We move fast, embrace challenges, and believe the best solutions come from great teams.

We’re looking for people who:

• Collaborate openly — share ideas, support each other, and focus on the best outcome.
• Adapt and have a go — comfortable with change and excited by the unknown.
• Take ownership — see an opportunity? Step in and make it happen.
• Share knowledge — help others grow and make the team stronger.
• Care about what they build — take pride in creating technology that matters.

We’re a team of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers who believe great ideas can come from anyone. The best answer wins — regardless of title or experience.

In this role, your attention to detail and practical engineering skills will help turn designs into real products, while supporting the evolution of how our engineering teams work.

We’re not looking for people who just want another job. We’re looking for people who want to be part of the story.Come build with us. Challenge us. Grow with us.