Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Full-time onsite position at the KTS facility in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States. Travel may be required for less than 25% of the time.

Salary: $80,000–$115,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops avionics, ground hardware and software, digital interoperability, infrared countermeasure, networking, systems integration, and engineering solutions for defense customers including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command.

What you will do

• Conduct structural analysis using ANSYS and thermal analysis using ANSYS ICEPAK.
• Generate design reports and document analysis results.
• Collaborate with Systems and Electrical Engineering on environmental and EMI/EMC performance requirements.
• Work with Government engineers to identify and validate structural and thermal requirements.
• Design mechanical components and create assembly and manufacturing drawings using GD&T, DFM, and ASME standards.
• Support the design, build, and installation of mechanical components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus two or more years of work experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 GD&T, ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, and Design for Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with PTC CREO or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of military standards including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-810.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with military electromechanical design and aircraft mechanical hardware integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment with a small team working on complex technical challenges alongside defense customers.
• Comprehensive paid time off and health care coverage including medical, vision, dental, and HSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid overtime.
• Flex time, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, and travel opportunities.
• Casual work environment.