Drafter CAD - III (Aerospace)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States; travel expected up to 20% of the time. Relocation is provided. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, current U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or asylees eligible to review export-controlled technical information.

Base pay for Washington applicants: $39.34–$55.07 per hour; other site ranges may differ.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems, including rocket engines and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

What you will do

• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages for steel and aluminum structures, tooling, piping systems, test stands, towers, lifting fixtures, platforms, transporters, and dolly systems.
• Create layouts, skeletons, installation drawings, packaging models, and multiple design concepts; present trade-offs and incorporate engineering feedback.
• Coordinate assemblies from other groups and maintain final end-item CAD models, large assemblies, product structures, bills of materials, and drawing packages.
• Translate development analysis models into master CAD models and support configuration management and PDM workflows.
• Apply drafting standards, act as the team’s drafting standards checker, and maintain consistent drawing conventions.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, fabricators, and vendors to resolve issues during fabrication and field integration while optimizing cost, manufacturability, and schedule.

Requirements

• 7+ years of recent experience designing or drafting steel and aluminum structural parts, components, or subsystems in a 3D CAD environment.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Siemens NX.
• Experience using Siemens Teamcenter for CAD data management, configuration control, and release workflows.
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawing packages through the product life cycle.
• Experience drafting structural equipment or tooling for aerospace, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial applications.
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.3, Y14.5, Y14.100, and Y14.41.
• Familiarity with weld symbology and weld joint design according to AWS D1.1/D1.2.
• Familiarity with applicable drafting standards and the ability to apply them consistently across a team.
• Practical knowledge of milling, turning, cutting, and welding, with the ability to design for fabrication.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drawing packages.
• U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee or asylee is required for access to export-controlled technical information.

Nice to have

• Hands-on fabrication, welding, or machining experience from personal or professional work.
• Familiarity with ASME B30.20/BTH-1 for below-the-hook lifting devices.
• Experience creating pipe spool installation and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with large-scale model manipulation and performance management for complex assemblies.
• Experience with ergonomic and human-factors considerations in tooling design.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910 subparts relevant to personnel access equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, collaboration, inclusion, and teamwork 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 per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Hiring process

• Interviews include a technical assessment.
• A standard background check is required; additional checks may apply if the role involves a military installation or other regulated duties.