Mechanical Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid in Torrance, California, United States; 9/80 work schedule with approximately 5–15% travel to company and customer locations, primarily within the United States.

Salary: $90,000–$135,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and defense systems, including flight control and weapons bay actuation systems for military aircraft.

What you will do

• Support the development, integration, and verification of hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems.
• Translate customer and system needs into clear, traceable engineering requirements.
• Develop verification strategies, requirements traceability documentation, and qualification plans.
• Create and execute test plans and procedures, analyze results, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and technical discussions with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across hirify.global sites throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM discipline.
• At least three years of engineering experience.
• Experience with one or more product development phases, including requirements development, system design, integration, testing, verification, or validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace actuation, flight control, or other complex aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo, and other requirements management or systems engineering tools.
• Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience testing hydraulic or electromechanical systems.
• Experience supporting new product development in the aerospace or defense industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with a 9/80 schedule.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, and health savings benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, employee resource groups, and a respectful workplace culture.