Staff Avionics Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $150,000–$226,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, including the Terran R launch vehicle, and space science platforms for interplanetary 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 spacecraft interfaces.
• Ensure avionics hardware survives launch and space environments.
• Solve thermal and structural challenges within tight, mass-efficient packaging constraints.
• Rapidly iterate prototypes, perform analysis and testing, and lead delivery of flight-ready systems.
• Build, test, and debug hardware in a laboratory environment while collaborating cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ 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 or NX and structural and thermal analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a lab environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, rapidly iterating environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards, environmental testing, and qualification.
• 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

• Autonomy, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration in a prototype-heavy environment.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.