Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineering – SRM Design

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, US; on-site. Ability to travel up to 10%. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design activities for solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and associated components.
• Develop design concepts, 3D models, detailed engineering drawings, component specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Perform trade studies and plan and execute design assignments within an Integrated Product Team.
• Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, customer support, and suppliers to ensure design feasibility, producibility, and requirement verification.
• Support production through nonconformance resolution, process planning, production reviews, drawing and specification updates, and configuration control.
• Participate in environmental, qualification, and component/system-level testing and prepare technical presentations and engineering reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of mechanical engineering or related engineering experience; or a Graduate Degree and 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical capabilities, mechanical design proficiency, and ability to work independently while driving technical outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, customer, and supplier environments.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice to have

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Knowledge of solid propulsion system design and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, or controllable solids systems.
• Mechanical design aptitude with CAD tools such as CREO, PLM systems such as Windchill, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work in Huntsville, Alabama.
• 9/80 schedule: 9 workdays every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, work-life success, community commitment, and technical excellence.
• Equal opportunity employment, drug-free workplace, and permitted pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.