Mechanical Engineer (UAV)

Location: Austin, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems for allied forces.

What you will do

• Design and prototype UAV platforms and complex subsystems from concept through production.
• Own system-level constraints including thermal management, mass budget, COGS, environmental sealing, durability, efficiency, and performance.
• Integrate sensors, payloads, and electronics with Electrical, Software, and Industrialisation teams.
• Conduct stress and failure analysis, identify risks, and develop test benches, calculation sheets, or scripts to validate designs in extreme environments.
• Manage delivery packages and technical specifications under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external manufacturers on precision machining and plastic injection moulding, and maintain 2D/3D documentation in Confluence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and prototyping mechanical systems, ideally in UAVs, robotics, or defence applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including high-precision machining and plastic injection moulding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document complex technical concepts and lead cross-functional discussions.
• Full commitment to hirify.global’s mission, vision, and growth plans, with willingness to pursue operational excellence.

Nice to have

• Experience with structural and thermal analysis tools such as FEA.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role within the R&D department.
• Work in a demanding environment emphasizing rigor, ownership, execution, and real-world impact.
• Collaborate across Electrical, Software, Industrialisation, supplier, and manufacturing teams.