Senior Drafter

Turion Space • Irvine, CA

9d • $90,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As a Senior Drafter you will create engineering drawings of our satellites and supporting systems. You’ll be an integral part of the engineering team and will assist in the creation and checking of CAD models and drawings for various satellite components, tooling and other equipment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical & electro-mechanical drafting, including detailed machined parts and complex assemblies
• 5+ years of drafting and 3D CAD modeling experience using SolidWorks
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing fully dimensioned engineering drawings with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 and familiarity with ASME Y14.41
• Able to interpret and check drawings for proper GD&T, manufacturability, tolerances, fit, and function
• Comfortable reading machining drawings and working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in CAD, Drafting, or related technical field
• GD&T Certification preferred
• Completion of college-level engineering fundamentals and advanced drafting/CAD courses
• Experience with PDM, PLM and ERP systems
• Experience in design, documentation, and checking of satellite structures and mechanical mechanisms
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and machining processes
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on drawing accuracy and standard compliance
• Able to document and present technical information clearly

Responsibilities

• Create and update mechanical & electro-mechanical drawings of parts and assemblies following drafting guidelines, GD&T, and industry standards. Create and update associated bills of materials (BOMs).
• Complete a variety of 2D drawing & 3D CAD assignments by supporting engineering team members in the design and development of new satellite components using SolidWorks.
• Act as the dedicated group checker for the engineering team by reviewing and ensuring that engineering change order (ECO) packages, including engineering drawings and BOMs, meet company quality standards for accuracy and consistency.
• Process ECOs, implement drawing redlines, create item numbers, and complete as-built documentation for review and approval under the guidance of the engineering and configuration management (CM) teams.
• Perform project-related Product Data Management (PDM) tasks including data entry and creation of CAD library components with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Seek comments and redlines from the engineering team to refine department guidelines, checklists and procedural documents.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Company stock
• Equity in Turion Space
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• Access to a 401(k) plan
• Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses
• Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree