Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Aerospace)

Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA; onsite

Company

hirify.global is developing Seagliders, wing-in-ground-effect electric vehicles designed to provide fast, sustainable coastal transportation for passengers and cargo.

What you will do

• Design mechanical parts in CAD and carry Squire hardware through engineering release toward production.
• Perform iterative CAD design for Viceroy while its vehicle geometry is still being defined.
• Create engineering drawings and tolerancing documentation for manufacturing partners.
• Support manufacturing builds, fit checks, integration, and feedback into CAD models.
• Take a reasonably scoped project from concept through integration and build toward ownership of a vehicle system.

Requirements

• Experience working with complex mechanical assemblies through an internship, competition team, or school project.
• Daily comfort with CAD and the ability to learn new CAD environments quickly.
• Practical experience with engineering drawings and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of load paths, material selection, and design for manufacturing.
• Ability to make reasonable decisions with incomplete information and adapt as requirements change.
• Hands-on experience in a machine shop or with rapid prototyping is valuable for fit testing and model refinement.
• Interest in aerospace, marine, or vehicle programs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, stakeholders, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to solve complex integration and installation problems, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Housing stipend for those temporarily moving to join the team.
• Daily free catered lunches.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful projects, mentorship, and guidance from experienced team members.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.