Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Hiring range: $129,000–$193,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and space systems, including the Terran R launch vehicle and platforms for interplanetary scientific exploration.

What you will do

• Own the design, development, and delivery of mechanical hardware for space science avionics platforms.
• Design enclosures, mounting structures, thermal accommodations, and interfaces with spacecraft systems.
• Ensure avionics hardware can withstand launch and space environments.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis, hands-on testing, and hardware debugging.
• Rapidly iterate prototypes and lead delivery of flight-ready avionics mechanical systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronic systems.
• Experience delivering mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent, plus structural and thermal analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards and environmental qualification testing.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads.
• Experience with high-density electronics cooling, including conduction, heat pipes, or cold plates.
• Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Work in an autonomous, ownership-oriented environment focused on solving complex aerospace problems.