Mechanical/Structural Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Mojave, California, United States; travel as needed, estimated at less than 5%; 9/80 schedule.

Base salary: $94,000–$119,300 annually for Level II.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable hypersonic flight-testing and aerospace and defense technologies, including autonomous air-launched Talon-A vehicles.

What you will do

• Design and analyze aerospace structural and mechanical components for an air-launched hypersonic flight vehicle.
• Create 3D CAD models of parts and assemblies, perform sizing, generate margin reports, and release engineering work orders.
• Select material systems and construction techniques that meet project objectives.
• Work with engineering technicians and the shop to fabricate and assemble designs and optimize manufacturability.
• Support integration of complex aerospace systems, vehicle structural performance, technical issue resolution, and technology upgrades.
• Communicate with project leads and support the Talon-A structures lead through team guidance and mentorship.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling and preliminary sizing of parts and assemblies.
• Experience with drafting and GD&T.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and 2–5 years of engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences, explain rationale, and resolve concerns.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, prioritize tasks according to business goals, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated engineering judgment.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Computer-aided design tools and MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace design or rapid development of prototype or experimental flight vehicles.
• Experience working directly with a shop to optimize designs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Ability to analyze designs using hand calculations and FEM.
• Experience with metallic and composite design and fabrication.
• Active security clearance.
• NX and configuration management systems such as Jira.

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into a 401(k), up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and non-discrimination.