Sr Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States. Workplace type: in office; ability to work in an office or hybrid environment. Occasional travel may be required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Estimated starting salary: $131,010.00–$180,138.75 per year, plus performance-based annual incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and national security systems, including next-generation airborne command-and-control aircraft.

What you will do

• Lead and manage complex mechanical engineering projects.
• Design and develop mechanical systems and provide expert engineering guidance.
• Perform high-level analyses and simulations to verify and optimize system performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, design specifications, and project updates.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a rapid production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Expert understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design software.
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Experience using CATIA/3DExperience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and understand technical documents, designs, and test reports.
• Ability to convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates clearly to team members, stakeholders, and management.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in a related field.
• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing according to ASME Y14.5.
• Understanding of engineering simulation, including Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Analysis.
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Knowledge of parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for components used in aircraft and space applications.
• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on mission execution, agility, innovation, and rapid problem-solving.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% company match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended according to business needs.
• Employment requires the security-clearance eligibility and background-adjudication process.