Mechanical Engineer V - Analysis (Solid Propulsion)

Location: Remote within the United States, with a preference for in-office work at facilities in Folsom, Reno, Huntsville, or Long Beach. Travel up to 10%.

Base salary: $157,700–$218,300 per year. Nevada pay range: $149,815–$207,385 USD.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, national security, space technology, and mission-critical systems.

What you will do

• Perform stress, fatigue-life, fracture, linear and nonlinear static, dynamic, and elastic stability analyses.
• Develop computational models and simulations for systems exposed to high pressures, extreme thermal gradients, and vibratory environments.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, materials, systems, and chief engineering teams across the hardware lifecycle.
• Support instrumentation, execution, and data processing for static, dynamic, shock, performance, subscale, unit, and full-scale qualification tests.
• Develop closed-form, numerical, and data-analysis tools and implement advanced analysis methodologies.
• Document analysis results and communicate complex technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Applied Physics, or a related engineering discipline with 10+ years of experience, or a relevant master’s degree with 8 years of experience.
• Experience with FEA software such as Ansys, Femap, Nastran, or Abaqus.
• Ability to work autonomously, define task scope, identify required inputs, and establish a path forward for ambiguous problems.
• Direct experience with solid rocket motor design and analysis is preferred.
• Experience with composite structure manufacturing and analysis is preferred.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is preferred.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD and PLM software, including SolidWorks, Creo, 3DX, or Windchill.
• Scripting or workflow automation experience with Python, MATLAB, or Excel.
• Knowledge of MIL-SPEC, SMC, and NASA specifications, including MIL-STD-1522, SMC-S-006/-016, and NASA-STD-5012/-5020.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with company match of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Incentive plan eligibility and possible lump-sum bonus upon hire.
• Mission-driven environment focused on defense, national security, and space technology.