Mechanical Engineer (Flight Simulation)

Location: Arlington, Texas, United States; office and manufacturing facility. Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements and must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance. Requires overtime, shift work, 24/7 on-call availability, and CONUS travel.

Company

hirify.global develops digitally immersive training and simulation solutions for defense, security, and civil aviation, supporting mission readiness and critical operations.

What you will do

• Develop and apply mechanical engineering methods, CAD tools, theories, and techniques to flight simulator design and development.
• Direct technical activities for small- to medium-scale programs and coordinate engineering work across multiple projects.
• Support subjective and objective training-device evaluations, installations, final sell-offs, and customer acceptance.
• Resolve technical issues and provide engineering support to suppliers and manufacturing.
• Create parametric CAD models, drawings, technical analyses, and customer-facing technical documentation.
• Review specifications and recommend design and manufacturing solutions for bids and proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of mechanical engineering or related industry experience.
• Knowledge of fundamental Mechanical Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and logical problem-solving ability.
• U.S. citizenship required; must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment, including overtime, shifts, 24/7 on-call duty, and CONUS travel.

Nice to have

• Machine shop experience and familiarity with hand tools.
• Hands-on manufacturing support experience.
• Model Based Engineering and GD&T experience.
• SolidWorks, Creo, or a similar parametric CAD tool experience.
• Simulation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Work-life balance and a respectful, safe, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, recognition, and career advancement.
• Work culture emphasizing empowerment, innovation, excellence, integrity, and collaboration.