Senior Design Engineer, Engine Assembly (Aerospace)

Location: Centennial, Colorado or Cincinnati, Ohio; onsite role. U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.

Salary: $130,000–$153,000 base salary annually.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures jet propulsion systems for unmanned aerial defense, integrating additive manufacturing to improve speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the master engine CAD model, assembly structure, cross-sectional views, configurations, subassemblies, and BOMs.
• Ensure consistency across CAD models, drawings, BOMs, released documentation, interfaces, clearances, and overall product definition.
• Lead the design, analysis, integration, and evaluation of turbomachinery components and miscellaneous engine hardware.
• Develop complex 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, assemblies, tolerance stack-ups, and engineering documentation for analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Apply GD&T, design validation, quality checks, and DfAM principles to deliver manufacturable and fully integrated designs.
• Lead design reviews, resolve technical issues with multidisciplinary teams, communicate risks and recommendations, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or a PhD with no experience; equivalent experience is also considered.
• Experience designing gas turbine, turbomachinery, or aerospace components and supporting product development from concept through manufacturing and testing.
• Experience creating complex CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and engineering configuration management.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Strong expertise in GD&T, analytical and engineering problem-solving skills, communication, organization, and independent technical leadership.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Experience designing components for military or aerospace propulsion systems.
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM/PDM platforms.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, design validation, engine integration, manufacturing processes, or production support.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Salaried, full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity for every role.
• Work supports U.S. defense manufacturing and the growth of the defense industrial base.

Hiring process

• Submit an application with a resume.