Launch Mechanical Engineer II - Launch Structures (Aerospace)

Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States; on-site work at a government partner location is required.

Salary: $104,000–$156,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R rockets, launch infrastructure, and manufacturing capabilities for commercial orbital payload delivery.

What you will do

• Design and deliver launch-site mechanical hardware end to end, taking ownership for hardware performance and delivery.
• Develop models in the NX CAD environment and perform FEA using Nastran and/or ANSYS, supported by hand calculations.
• Collaborate with launch-site civil and fluids engineering, vehicle engineering, and test teams.
• Contribute to procedures for testing and operating designed equipment.
• Coordinate with internal and external fabrication partners to deliver successful hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of full-cycle mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Strong foundation in structural mechanics and engineering analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and evolving requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Successful candidates must clear a U.S. government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location.

Nice to have

• 4+ years of full-cycle mechanical design experience.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards including NASA, DoD, USAF, or AFSPCMAN 91-710.
• Experience with large structures, mechanisms, or launch ground systems.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, FEMAP, and advanced NX usage.
• Understanding of AISC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, ASME, or NFPA codes.
• Experience checking drawings and applying GD&T standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced aerospace environment focused on Terran R launch operations and next-generation launch-site development.
• Benefits include equity, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Work requires attention to timelines, cost, quality, technical rigor, and professional ethics.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.

Hiring process

• Applications from recruitment agencies or search firms are not accepted unless authorized by a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition.
• Employment is conditional on successfully clearing the required U.S. government background check for on-site work.