Mechanical Engineer IV (Spacecraft Mechanisms)

Location: United States export-control eligibility required under ITAR; applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. authorizations.

Company

hirify.global develops space and defense technology for launch, landing, and operation of space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.

What you will do

• Develop mechanical separation and interfacing systems, moving mechanical assemblies, and spacecraft structures throughout the hardware lifecycle.
• Develop and refine requirements, configurations, trade studies, and conceptual designs.
• Perform first-order strength and sizing calculations and conduct structural analysis.
• Generate 3-D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and related documentation.
• Support production implementation and define hardware development and qualification tests.
• Demonstrate compliance with NASA, Space Force, and other relevant launch-jurisdiction standards while collaborating across disciplines.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace or a related mechanical engineering field.
• Strong 3-D CAD design and integration skills, preferably with Siemens NX.
• Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools such as Nastran, ANSYS, or FEMAP.
• Experience designing and analyzing composite and metallic structures.
• Understanding of mechanical, structural dynamics, materials, fluids/thermodynamics, and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• M.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and/or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing, material selection, and testing.
• Experience developing physical tests to validate analysis and evaluate assumptions.
• Familiarity with aerospace structural analysis methods such as Bruhn, Niu, Roark, or Shigley’s.
• Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft mechanisms, or professional/hobbyist experience with a computer or scripting language.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a multidisciplinary team on launch and spacecraft hardware.
• Health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
• Parental leave and short-term disability coverage.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Flexible PTO options.