Senior Drafter

Location

Irvine HQ

Full time

On-site

Mechanical Engineering

• $120K – $170K

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks.

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As a Senior Drafter/Checker you will assist in the design of our satellites and supporting systems. You’ll be a 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.

• Create and update mechanical & electrical 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 Solid Works.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical drafting, including detailed machined parts and complex assemblies
• 5+ years of drafting and 3D CAD modeling experience using Solid Works
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 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

Senior Drafter/Checker: $120,000 - $170,000 USD.

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full‑time employees are eligible for:

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their…