Mechanical Engineer III (Aerospace)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; hybrid or in-office. Occasional travel may be required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Estimated starting salary: $113,921.74–$156,642.39 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies, including ISR, aviation, defense, and C4ISR systems.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems and components.
• Perform complex analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs.
• Develop and oversee detailed test plans and procedures.
• Review and approve technical documentation, reports, engineering drawings, and design specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems and support fabrication, proposals, and production.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices, plus experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods and apply systematic, logical problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to understand technical documents, designs, and test reports.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Background in the aerospace, automotive, or defense industry.
• Knowledge of parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for aircraft, space, ground vehicle, and support equipment components.
• Experience providing technical guidance to diverse engineering teams.
• Experience with manufacturing, production, product support, and disposition of engineering non-conformances.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.
• Experience with welded structures and design, including interpreting weld symbols per AWS D1 for steel materials.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or in-office work environment with a collaborative, agile production focus.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Occasional travel may be required.