Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems (New Grad)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; full-time onsite position

Salary: $86,100–$122,220 per year

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures human-rated space stations, spacecraft, satellites, and related space infrastructure for government, corporate, and private customers.

What you will do

• Design and develop thermal control components for artificial-gravity space stations, including heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters, and heat pipes.
• Perform thermal and fluid analyses to size components and verify design requirements.
• Contribute to design trades, requirements tracking, interface management, and systems engineering activities.
• Plan and run development tests, interpret data, and improve designs and manufacturing processes.
• Integrate hardware with avionics, software, and mission operations teams.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and improve hardware with technicians and suppliers while considering manufacturability and reliability.

Requirements

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, project, or internship experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA software.
• Understanding of GD&T fundamentals under ASME Y14.5.
• Must meet U.S. export-control requirements by being a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends during critical mission milestones.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience from Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, robotics, machine shops, internships, or similar engineering teams.
• Experience taking designs from concept through build or test.
• Familiarity with NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools.
• Experience with aerospace design and environmental test standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, or MIL-STD-810.
• Interest in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and hands-on problem solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, mental healthcare, and employee discounts.
• Onsite food benefits including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.