Turion Space
Spacecraft Engineering
SeniorDrafter
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“Senior Drafter at Turion Space. Skills: mechanical & electro-mechanical drafting, 3D CAD modeling, SolidWorks, GD&T, checking engineering drawings. 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)”
Industry & Context.
Able to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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 Have
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 focus on drawing accuracy and standard compliance, Able to document and present technical information clearly
What You'll Do.
Create and update mechanical & electro-mechanical drawings of parts and assemblies following drafting guidelines
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
implement drawing redlines
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
integral part of the engineering team; supporting engineering team members; working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams; under the guidance of the engineering and configuration management (CM) teams; Seek comments and redlines from the engineering team
Communication Scope
Able to document and present technical information clearly
Full Job Description
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. This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site, at our Irvine, California headquarters. Key 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - 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 -
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