Turbomachinery Mechanical Designer

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Salary: $140,000–$215,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops scalable high-temperature nuclear power systems, fuel fabrication, and energy technology for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical design of assigned static and rotating turbomachinery components.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Apply advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis to support robust, manufacturable designs.
• Facilitate structural, thermal, and other analyses required for component design and procurement.
• Select materials while balancing performance, lead time, and cost.
• Interface with internal and external machine shops and own components through testing and full-scale production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience as a mechanical designer.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material selection.
• Experience with high-temperature components and materials.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous, early-stage turbomachinery design environment.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required for work authorization.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience selecting high-temperature metals.
• Experience with turbomachinery, gas turbines, gas compressors, turbopumps, or turboexpanders.
• Experience with supercritical CO2.
• Experience with basic structural or thermal analysis for component sizing.

Culture & Benefits

• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Competitive base salary and equity ownership.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and unlimited PTO.
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
• Generous PPE stipend, rapid career growth, and direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders.