Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid role based in the Tukwila, WA office; working in the office 2+ days per week. Must be a US Person and meet US Government ITAR authorization requirements.

Salary: $105,000–$135,000 per year for candidates in the Great Seattle Area, WA.

Company

hirify.global operates a space-based intelligence platform providing satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring to government, military, intelligence, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Design spacecraft mechanical structures, mechanisms, assemblies, and components using Creo CAD software.
• Develop and maintain part drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, technical reports, presentations, and manufacturing-system documentation.
• Support the full program lifecycle from concept development through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, qualification, and flight testing.
• Plan, support, and execute functional testing of prototype, qualification, and flight units.
• Support manufacturing and production teams by communicating design intent, resolving build issues, reviewing nonconformance reports, and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on space vehicle designs, production plans, and test strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Experience using CAD software to develop part and assembly models and manufacturing drawings.
• Demonstrable experience maturing designs from initial concepts to detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Working knowledge of the ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing specification.
• Must be a US Person and be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required US Department of State authorizations under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill software.
• Experience working on satellite or launch vehicle systems or components.
• Familiarity with material selection for space environments.
• Experience developing space mechanisms such as deployables, pointing mechanisms, actuators, hinges, and latching systems.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first, customer-focused, multidisciplinary environment working on satellite intelligence technology.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance options; hirify.global pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
• 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays, paid volunteerism leave, and parental leave.
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options with employer matching, flexible spending accounts, employee stock purchase program, and matching donations.
• Employee assistance, travel assistance, professional development, and other employee programs.