Thermal Drafter III (Aerospace)

Location: Greater Seattle Area, United States

Salary: $39.34–$55.07 per hour for Washington applicants; California and Colorado ranges may differ.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable space vehicles and systems, including Blue Moon lunar landers and infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo to the lunar surface.

What you will do

• Prepare design layouts and create detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings or Model-Based Definition datasets.
• Release engineering data using Creo Parametric, Windchill, CAD, and PLM tools.
• Review engineering drawings and designs against specifications, standards, fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T requirements.
• Support mechanical layout and detail design for structural and thermal hardware on lunar landers.
• Manage large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
• Balance cost, schedule, performance, manufacturing, and material-selection requirements with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace development or a similar industry.
• Proficiency with Creo Parametric, Windchill, drawing generation, and engineering data release processes.
• Experience with standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis under ASME Y14.5.
• Experience designing active or passive thermal hardware such as tubing, radiators, coldplates, pump assemblies, MLI blankets, or TPS.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field.
• 8 or more years of proven experience.
• Experience with Model-Based Definition, material compatibility, metallic manufacturing techniques, and design for manufacturability.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, collaboration, inclusion, trust, equality, 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 and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Hiring process

• A standard background check is required for all positions.
• Additional background checks may apply if the role requires access to a military installation.