Mechanical Engineer (AI Manufacturing)

Location: Los Angeles, CA; full-time onsite presence five days a week is required at the Hawthorne facility.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year, dependent on academic level and demonstrated experience.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-native manufacturing systems that integrate software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts.

What you will do

• Own hardware projects from initial concept and CAD through production, fabrication, testing, and deployment.
• Research, develop, design, and test complex mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems.
• Perform system- and subsystem-level tolerance analysis.
• Plan and execute tests to assess equipment and component feasibility, operation, and performance.
• Build, integrate, and validate mechanical designs and newly developed systems.
• Develop continuous improvement plans focused on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
• At least one year of professional experience with full life-cycle, hands-on mechanical design, including calculations, CAD, fabrication, and testing.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and a first-principles approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with collegiate engineering projects such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics clubs.
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems for industrial manufacturing or capital equipment applications.
• Experience with NX, machine-shop fabrication, motion control, kinematics, fluid or thermal systems, and electromechanical systems.
• Interest in advancing metal 3D printing and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse environment focused on learning and data-driven decisions.
• Stock options and employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, traditional and Roth 401(k), paid vacation, sick leave, company holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance, catered meals, flexible work hours, casual dress, and regular team-building events.