Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace): Designing, building, and deploying custom automated manufacturing equipment for space vehicle production with an accent on robotic tooling and system kinematics. Focus on taking technical ownership from concept through commissioning and optimizing Design for Manufacturability.

Location: Central Texas, USA

Salary: $181,626.00 - $254,275.35

Company

hirify.global is a spaceflight and exploration company working to lower the cost of access to space through reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical design of custom automated manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD.
• Design robotic end-of-arm tooling, material handling systems, fixtures, and production cell layouts.
• Apply engineering first principles including mechanics and kinematics to analyze system behavior and solve novel challenges.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic components into unified production systems.
• Lead equipment commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up, owning the resolution of mechanical issues.
• Create detailed mechanical documentation packages, including BOMs and assembly procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the from-scratch design and commissioning of custom automated tooling.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD for mechanical design (CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of control systems, robotics, and automated industrial equipment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Nice to have

• Advanced CREO parametric modeling including top-down design and family tables.
• Experience with ANSYS or similar simulation software for structural and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with PLC, robot, and CNC programming for industrial control systems.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical drawings.
• Experience recommending design modifications to support Design for Automated Manufacturing (DfAM).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Paid time off up to four weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays.
• Education Support Program and paid parental leave.