| Aware |
- Can identify key approaches and terminology related to the design of mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software (e.g. tolerancing, dimensional analysis, and parametric modeling).
- Can list key space industry standards, such as ECSS, ISO, AS9100.
- Can list basic environmental and operational constraints impacting designs, such as thermal loads, vibrations, radiation, and outgassing.
- Can follow instructions to design mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software to meet space industry standards.
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| Practitioner |
- Can apply standard design principles and material selection to ensure functionality and manufacturability of components.
- Can perform routine CAD tasks, including creating part drawings, assemblies, and bill of materials (BOMs), as well as conducting tolerance stack-up analyses.
- Can apply environmental constraints in designs, including vibration, thermal expansion, radiation tolerance, and materials compatibility.
- Can communicate design updates and changes with analysts, technical reviewers, and other subsystem teams.
- Can use CAD software to export models and documentation in formats, such as FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing).
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| Senior Practitioner |
- Can develop complex mechanical designs and assemblies that optimise performance and meet both industry standards and customer requirements.
- Can integrate mechanical designs with other engineering subsystems, such as thermal, structural, and electrical systems.
- Can assess functionality and manufacturability of designs, including advanced assessments like modal analysis, thermal distortion studies, or fit and clearance evaluations in complex assemblies.
- Leads or contributes to design reviews to ensure compliance with mission requirements and customer expectations.
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| Expert |
- Can develop new design methodologies, tools, or processes to enhance the functionality, manufacturability, and performance of components.
- Can innovate in the selection and integration of materials, including advanced composites, alloys, or additive manufacturing materials, to meet demanding space-specific requirements.
- Can act as a mentor, teaching advanced CAD techniques, space-specific design considerations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to early-career engineers.
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