Staff Equipment Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Staff Equipment Design Engineer (Aerospace): Leading the end-to-end design of specialized hardware for testing aircraft structural integrity and propulsion components with an accent on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Focus on translating high-level functional requirements into actionable technical specifications and overseeing the full lifecycle from concept to final site acceptance testing.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $172,800 – $216,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Lead the development of aircraft subsystem test equipment from initial concept to customer acceptance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Electrical and Controls Engineering to define equipment architecture and design.
• Execute high-level engineering analyses, including DFMEA and worst-case tolerance stacks, to ensure safety and reliability.
• Manage project scope, budgets, and aggressive timelines as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders.
• Spearhead formal design reviews and oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and training manuals.
• Provide expert mechanical support during equipment build and commissioning, troubleshooting hardware through to final site acceptance testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in specialized test equipment or complex machine design.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) and GD&T.
• Demonstrated ability to apply FEA, CFD, and statistical tolerance analysis to solve structural challenges.
• Extensive experience leading the bring-up, debugging, and integration of DAQ systems and sensors.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Direct experience in the development of electric powertrain or component-level test equipment.
• Deep proficiency in NX CAD within a Teamcenter environment.
• Proven success managing the complete lifecycle of custom automation or test cells.
• Practical "wrench-heavy" experience in physical assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Proficiency with Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards alignment with company business strategy.
• Dedicated focus on cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology.
• Safety-sensitive environment with a commitment to high-quality aircraft production.