Launch Mechanical Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite role

Salary: $104,000–$143,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R rockets, launch infrastructure, and manufacturing systems to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate technical requirements with vehicle and ground-support engineering teams.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, 2D mechanical drawings, fluid-system schematics, and electrical-system schematics.
• Perform structural, dynamic, and system performance analyses using hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Present design concepts and project updates to engineering and cross-functional teams, emphasizing functionality, feasibility, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least two years of professional engineering experience in structural systems, mechanical design, fluid power systems, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including structural analysis and fluid-systems design.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results on schedule in challenging or ambiguous conditions.

Nice to have

• Experience with launch vehicle interface mechanisms, support tooling, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with NASA, DoD, Space Force, or related industry standards.
• Knowledge of structural materials, manufacturing methods, and fabrication processes.
• Experience designing complex high-pressure gas, cryogenic, flammable-fluid, or hydraulic systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, launch, and other engineering functions.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Autonomy, ownership, and involvement in developing the Terran R vehicle and launch systems.