Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft)

TL;DR

Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft): Designing and analyzing spacecraft components and subsystems with an accent on structural integrity, thermal design, and manufacturability. Focus on executing the full lifecycle of electromechanical products, from clean-sheet CAD design to environmental testing and build integration.

Location: Onsite in Mountain View and San Jose, CA. Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, etc.) due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Salary: $144,000 - $177,000

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical Earth Intelligence data.

What you will do

• Develop clean-sheet mechanical and structural designs for spacecraft subsystems using SolidWorks.
• Perform stress, dynamics, and thermal analyses using hand calculations and FEM to inform structural designs.
• Create build procedures and oversee technicians during the assembly and integration of mechanical hardware.
• Design test fixtures and GSE for environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and TVAC.
• Manage engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and configuration control via PLM systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (avionics, thermal, optical, RF) and external vendors to deliver mechanical subsystems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing flight hardware in space, aerospace, or robotics.
• B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for component and assembly design.
• Experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and ECO processes.
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with U.S. Government export regulations.
• Demonstrated experience executing structural or environmental tests and documenting results.

Nice to have

• Experience with deployable structures, solar arrays, antennas, or SADA mechanisms.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as FEMAP, ANSYS, or Nastran.
• Experience with composite materials, bonded assemblies, or optomechanical instrument design.
• Software skills in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with FAI processes, non-conformance reporting, and MRB activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability, and life insurance.
• Three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time.
• Paid parental leave.