CAD Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

TL;DR

CAD Engineer Associate: Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for spacecraft and supporting structures with an accent on maintaining and improving design library and data infrastructure. Focus on developing, ideating, and documenting practices for good and efficient design.

San Francisco. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations)

Base Salary: $1,925 per week USD

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing dedicated, secure networks to enterprises, governments, and the US military from its headquarters in Northern California, USA.

What you will do

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures
• Maintain and improve design library and data infrastructure
• Develop, ideate, and document practices that enable good and efficient design

Requirements

• Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment with hands-on work
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings

Nice to have

• Experience with design of complex assemblies and components
• Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems
• Experience with surface modeling

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on hard problems and meaningful projects with potential to contribute to space hardware
• Salaried 12-week associate positions designed for new grads
• Diverse and inclusive workplace encouraging unique perspectives