Mechanical Designer III – Lunar Permanence (Aerospace)

Location: Greater Seattle Area, United States

Base pay range: $36.06–$55.07 per hour, depending on site; listed ranges include $39.34–$55.07 for California and Washington and $36.06–$50.48 for Colorado.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable space vehicles and systems, including Blue Moon lunar landers and related transportation infrastructure.

What you will do

• Prepare mechanical design layouts, detail part and assembly drawings, Model-Based Definition datasets, and released engineering data.
• Support structural detail-part and assembly design for the Transfer Stage Vehicle.
• Review drawings and designs against applicable specifications, standards, and requirements.
• Maintain engineering design data using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Apply design and manufacturing methods to balance cost, schedule, performance, and quality.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
• At least 4 years of aerospace development or similar industry experience.
• Proficiency with Creo Parametric, Windchill, drawing generation, and engineering data release processes.
• Experience with standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis according to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, skeletons, and spacecraft primary or secondary structures.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or asylees.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Model-Based Definition, material selection, metallic manufacturing techniques, composites, sheet metal, machining, and design for manufacturability.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, collaboration, inclusion, and quality are emphasized.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company matching of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off and up to 14 company-paid holidays.