Mechanical Engineer VI - Test (Aerospace)

Location: Reno, Nevada, United States. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR regulations and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Salary: $165,000–$190,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, national security, and space technologies for mission-critical applications from ground to space.

What you will do

• Lead complex and high-risk mechanical testing programs, including test planning, assembly techniques, data acquisition, measurement, and signal processing.
• Design and oversee testing frameworks and connect test activities with requirements verification and validation.
• Develop technical presentations, specialized documentation, and clear narratives for technical audiences.
• Create and review detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and GD&T documentation.
• Perform or guide CFD, structural, dynamic, and thermal analyses, applying engineering judgment to manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Coordinate program plans, procurement activities, vendor evaluations, schedules, requirements, risk management, and project execution.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of electromechanical actuators, igniters, pressure vessels, solid rocket motors, hot gas valves, and thrusters.
• Understanding of propellant chemistry, combustion, grain geometry, internal ballistics, solid propellant manufacturing, and rocket motor performance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional approach with the ability to contribute as needed.

Nice to have

• Rocket motor design and testing experience.
• Master of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus plan.
• Paid time off and comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings and wellness programs.
• Work focused on innovation, national security, and space technology.