Senior Mechanical Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Mechanical Engineer: Designing and integrating mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware on production vehicles with an accent on hands-on project ownership from concept to integration. Focus on rapid prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting retrofitted vehicles while collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams.

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Salary: $144K–$180K (offers equity)

Company

hirify.global builds autonomy-enabled ground handling solutions for airlines and ground service providers.

What you will do

• Design and integrate custom mechanical systems for sensors, computing, and autonomous hardware.
• Prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate performance and manufacturability.
• Lead assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of retrofitted vehicles.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote design best practices across the team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and strong DFM/DFA knowledge.
• Experience with prototyping, fabrication, and mechanical testing.
• Understanding of structural, thermal, and packaging considerations for vehicle systems.
• Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment.
• Equity included with the compensation range.
• Hands-on role focused on production-ready hardware design and integration.