Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace): Designing RF enclosures and test systems for next-generation AESA Radar systems with an accent on electronics packaging and system harnessing. Focus on ensuring compliance with DO-160 environmental standards, DO-254 design assurance, and FCC certification.

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $190K – $250K

Company

hirify.global is building safety-enhancing automated aviation technology to make air transportation safer and more efficient for goods and people.

What you will do

• Design RF enclosures and test systems for next-generation Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) Radar systems.
• Own RF and standard electronics packaging, including ECAD, collaborating closely with Radar Electrical engineers.
• Design electrical interconnection and system harnessing.
• Support certification of AESA Radar and other Avionics hardware to DO-160 environmental, DO-254 design assurance, and FCC standards.

Requirements

• Expertise in CAD modeling and drafting (NX preferred).
• Mastery of tolerance and assembly analysis, including GD&T.
• Knowledge of change management processes and experience with configuration management tools (Teamcenter preferred).
• Familiarity with DO-160 environmental requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. person or have valid authorization to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Nice to have

• Experience in avionics and radar packaging.
• Thermal analysis experience using both hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and volume production.
• Experience in project ownership and management.
• Hands-on skills in assembling avionics according to aerospace industry standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity including stock options.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and 401k contribution.
• Casual work environment focused on information sharing and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven team on life-saving aviation technology.