Sr Advanced Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: 100% remote within the United States; part of the Scottsdale, Arizona Space Systems Team. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance.

Salary: USD $149,902–$166,298 per year.

Company

hirify.global engineers high-technology products and services for defense, scientific, and national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, and heat-transfer solutions for high-performance space systems electronics.
• Create and release 3D mechanical models, detailed drawings, and design documentation using Creo and Windchill.
• Lead small to mid-sized engineering projects from concept through delivery, balancing performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and program objectives.
• Plan and monitor schedules, budgets, technical risks, and mitigation plans while coordinating cross-functional engineering and program teams.
• Apply engineering, government, and industry standards and manufacturing methods throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical recommendations, contribute to proposals and program strategies, communicate analyses and designs, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance within a reasonable time after hire.
• Strong mechanical engineering experience with the ability to independently lead complex technical assignments and projects with limited direction.
• Proficiency with solid-modeling CAD and product lifecycle management tools, particularly Creo and Windchill, for creating, managing, and releasing models and drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, materials, processes, tolerancing, design for manufacturability, and technical, government, and industry standards.
• Experience leading engineering projects or technical teams through product development and delivery.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing, including pyroshock, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools, including ANSYS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documents, proposals, and presentations, and the ability to work across technical and program disciplines.

Nice to have

• Extensive manufacturing and fabrication expertise and experience leading complex projects.
• Experience writing technical papers and proposals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Research-oriented work with teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off if desired.
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, and health and wellness programs.
• Employee resource and social groups, continuous learning, and professional development opportunities.