Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems

Location: On-site in Portland, Oregon, United States. Travel to vendors and test sites may be required. Relocation assistance to Portland is available if needed.

Salary: $155,000–$205,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a renewable energy and ocean technology public benefit corporation developing ultra-low-cost ocean energy systems and renewable fuels.

What you will do

• Own the design and development of critical fluid subsystems and components from concept through deployment.
• Perform detailed design and analysis, including material selection, sizing, and system integration.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff, mechanical design, manufacturing, testing teams, and external vendors.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system architecture and technical decisions.
• Produce engineering documentation, including drawings and GD&T, and support fabrication and assembly.
• Validate performance through testing, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing fluid-system components and subsystems.
• 5+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience.
• Experience with complex, safety-critical, or high-performance fluid systems and multiple design-build-test cycles.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including hand calculations and simulation tools, along with strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and external partners.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or equivalent additional engineering experience.
• NX/Teamcenter or similar CAD/PLM experience.
• Familiarity with marine or offshore systems, including hydraulics, welded structures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with Python, Julia, or Mathematica.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and experience working in fast-paced, iterative environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative, scrappy, collaborative environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Flexible working hours and unlimited flexible paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA benefits.
• Company equity for full-time employees.
• Work-life balance with occasional longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.