Senior Mechanisms Engineer (Turbomachinery)

TL;DR

Senior Mechanisms Engineer (Turbomachinery): Designing and deploying precision turbomachinery for active thermal control systems in high-power spacecraft with an accent on pumped fluid loops, rotor dynamics, and high-volume manufacturing. Focus on owning the product lifecycle from concept through rate production and ensuring hardware survival in harsh space environments.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen, Green Card holder, etc.) for ITAR compliance.

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup building high-power satellite platforms for MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.

What you will do

• Design and analyze turbomachinery mechanisms for active thermal control systems, including architectural down-selection and tolerancing.
• Perform pump-specific analyses such as rotor dynamics, bearings, seals, and hydraulic performance.
• Develop environmental test and qualification plans as well as in-flight performance validation.
• Collaborate with thermal, avionics, and production teams to define system requirements and the long-term fluid-loop roadmap.
• Oversee the supply chain and high-volume manufacturing trades, including selecting specialty equipment.
• Create work instructions and end-of-line tests in partnership with the production team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis.
• 2+ years of specific experience in turbomachinery design for harsh environments.
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA software packages.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with centrifugal or axial pumps for closed-loop thermal systems.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000 standards.
• Expertise in bearing analysis, preload techniques, and practical application of GD&T.
• Proven ability to manage moving mechanism assemblies across the full product lifecycle.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Equity ownership in a high-growth Series C startup.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking hardware for deep space exploration.