Mechanical Engineer I (Aerospace)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; hybrid or in-office work

Estimated starting salary: $74,905.39–$102,994.91 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies, including manned and unmanned aircraft systems and C4ISR solutions.

What you will do

• Assist with designing and developing mechanical components and systems.
• Support test-plan creation and execution for mechanical products.
• Perform basic analyses and simulations to validate designs.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, design specifications, and project updates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve design and testing issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and CAD software.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices, plus experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, understand technical documents, designs, and test reports, and communicate technical information clearly.

Nice to have

• Internship or project experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for aircraft and space components.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a rapid, agile, collaborative aerospace and defense production environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; three weeks of paid time off; and tuition reimbursement.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended based on business needs.