Mechanical Designer III – Lunar Permanence

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. Prepare design layouts and create detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CAD design and engineering drawing generation, with a strong focus on aerospace development and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in managing complex CAD assemblies and applying GD&T principles to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creo Parametric ProficiencyWindchill ExperienceGD&T Analysis (ASME Y14.5)Aerospace Development ExperienceModel Based Definition (MBD) Implementation

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Hard Skills

CAD DesignDrawing GenerationDetail DesignTolerance StacksBOM ManagementICM ManagementSpacecraft Structure DesignManufacturing TechniquesMaterial SelectionDesign for Manufacturability

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTask OwnershipWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Model Based Definition (MBD)

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Industry Keywords

AerospaceEngineering DrawingsCross-Functional Team CollaborationManufacturing StandardsLunar Transportation System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare design layouts and create detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs
Release data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
Review engineering drawings and designs for alignment with specifications and standards
Support engineering teams with mechanical layout, detail design, and drawings for structural detail parts and assemblies
Apply company design, drafting, and parts techniques to plan, lay out, and maintain engineering design data
Implement engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to balance cost, schedule, and performance requirements
Work directly on the Transfer Stage Vehicle within the Lunar Permanence Business Unit
Contribute to development of the Lunar Transportation system for returning humans to the Moon and extending human presence beyond Earth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design
4+ years of experience in aerospace development or a similar industry
Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill
Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons
Experience designing spacecraft primary structure, secondary structure, and component mounting hardware
Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing designs
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Background check required
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Preferred: 7 years or greater proven experience
Preferred: Experience releasing engineering data sets using Model Based Definition
Preferred: Experience with material selection, compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques and product forms
Preferred: Experience designing for manufacturability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors