Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; full-time onsite position with up to 10% travel to remote sites and vendors.

Salary: $112,340–$230,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space stations, spacecraft, satellites, and space infrastructure for microgravity research, manufacturing, government, corporate, and private customers.

What you will do

• Develop space mechanisms from ideation through design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and iteration.
• Design and support motorized assemblies, linkages, spring and damper systems, rotating hardware, and crew-operated assemblies.
• Own critical spacecraft hardware and take responsibility for its performance and delivery.
• Collaborate with production teams to translate engineering designs into spacecraft hardware.
• Perform trade studies and make engineering recommendations using first principles and available data.
• Work with technicians, engineers, managers, and support teams in an integrated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience designing, building, and/or testing mechanisms, structures, valves, or other mechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD tools such as NX/Teamcenter, PTC Creo, or CATIA, including GD&T according to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with FEA tools such as FEMAP or ANSYS and knowledge of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation.
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, riveting, bending, and assembly.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing due to U.S. export control requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with aerospace metals, plastics, and composites.
• Knowledge of test methods, test setups, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience in rapid prototyping, quick iteration, and commercial space or human spaceflight.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-pressure environment focused on rapid iteration and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Company equity and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Food perks including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.