Design Engineer (Passive Thermal Systems)

TL;DR

Design Engineer (Passive Thermal Systems): Design, model, and document passive thermal insulation systems for aerospace programs with an accent on CREO-based 3D/2D drawings and review-ready documentation. Focus on building MLI, cryo-MLI, and SOFI deliverables, incorporating review feedback, and meeting program requirements in an ITAR-controlled environment.

Location: Fully remote from anywhere in the United States

Salary: $130,000–$179,000/year

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and information systems solutions for mission-critical science and technology programs.

What you will do

• Develop complete 3D and 2D models and engineering drawings for passive thermal insulation systems using CREO.
• Produce drawings in .CATDrawing or .drw formats and ensure deliverables are complete and ready for peer review and final approval.
• Support MLI blanket flat patterns, layup stackups, and installation details for cylindrical and complex geometries.
• Support cryo-MLI drawings (purge provisions, perforated layer callouts, and cryogenic material specifications).
• Support SOFI drawings (coverage maps, thickness callouts by zone, ramp/transition geometry, and application sequence details).
• Incorporate review feedback and manage drawing revisions while documenting engineering requirements.

Requirements

• US work authorization: must be a Green Card holder or US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–8 years of experience in engineering design or drafting within aerospace/defense (or related industry).
• Proficiency in CREO for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.
• Experience producing engineering drawings in .drw format.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and document engineering requirements.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with passive thermal insulation systems (MLI, cryo-MLI, or SOFI).
• Experience with NASA, commercial space, or DoD space/launch vehicle programs.
• Familiarity with cryogenic propellant system design and purge/vent requirements.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes for thermal protection systems.
• Experience with WindChill PLM and design review processes/requirements management frameworks.
• Experience working in an ITAR-controlled environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work available from anywhere in the United States.
• Position duration expected to be at least 12 months.
• May require on-site presence at customer/manufacturing facilities, plus some travel, and ability to obtain/maintain facility access credentials.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Hiring process

• Review of CREO and drawing (.drw) experience and passive thermal systems exposure.
• Assessment of ability to produce review-ready, requirements-aligned engineering documentation.
• Interviews focused on aerospace/defense design experience and (if applicable) ITAR-controlled environment experience.