Mechanisms Engineer II (Spacecraft)

Location: Hybrid role requiring candidates to be located near Centennial, Colorado or Long Beach, California; some work must be performed on site.

Base salary: $90,000–$135,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for space security and defense.

What you will do

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using 3D CAD tools.
• Perform stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analyses to validate mechanical designs.
• Select and integrate motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies.
• Produce engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, test plans, and fabrication documentation.
• Support mechanism assembly, integration, functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams on system-level interfaces, trade studies, and design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Familiarity with stress analysis, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis, plus hands-on hardware build, integration, and testing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR.

Nice to have

• Experience with precision mechanisms, actuators, or motor-driven assemblies.
• Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements including thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation.
• Knowledge of materials selection and surface treatment for space applications.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or NASTRAN and familiarity with GD&T.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or similarly dynamic environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with required on-site hardware activities.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible time off or accrued PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, catered lunches for in-office employees, and snacks.
• Equity participation as part of the total compensation package.