Mechanical Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid work schedule in Torrance, California, United States; occasional travel of approximately 5–15% to company and customer locations, primarily within the United States.

Salary: $90,000–$135,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops advanced aerospace systems, including flight control and weapons bay actuation systems for military aircraft.

What you will do

• Support the development, integration, and verification of hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems.
• Translate customer and system needs into clear, traceable engineering requirements.
• Develop verification strategies, requirements traceability documentation, and qualification plans.
• Create and execute test plans and procedures, then analyze results and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and technical presentations to stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across company sites throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM discipline.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense product development.
• Experience with product development activities such as requirements development, system design, integration, testing, verification, or validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace actuation, flight control, or other complex aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Cameo, and other requirements management or systems engineering tools.
• Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
• Hands-on testing experience with hydraulic or electromechanical systems.
• Experience supporting new product development in the aerospace or defense industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid 9/80 work schedule.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and employee stock purchase plan eligibility at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, and health savings account benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Respectful workplace with employee-led resource groups and a values-driven culture.