Mechanical Test Engineer (II-Senior)

Location: Fully onsite in Long Beach, California, United States

Base salary: $100,000–$120,000 for Test Engineer 2, $125,000–$155,000 for Test Engineer 3, and $140,000–$175,000 for Senior Test Engineer.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for U.S. and allied space-security missions.

What you will do

• Define and lead mechanical test strategies, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.
• Author and review test plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
• Lead acceptance, functional, performance, qualification, and integration test campaigns.
• Design, build, commission, and operate mechanical test fixtures and ground support equipment.
• Analyze test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with program leadership, customers, regulatory bodies, mechanical design, systems engineering, and production teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant mechanical systems test engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability systems.
• Knowledge of acceptance, functional, and performance testing methodologies.
• Experience leading mechanical test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong data analysis, systems engineering, failure analysis, communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contracts and ITAR requirements; eligible U.S. persons may also qualify under applicable export regulations.

Nice to have

• Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting using LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB.
• Experience with spacecraft structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with CAD, finite element analysis, MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications.
• Experience in classified or secure test environments and an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on space superiority and national security.
• Health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) and parental leave.
• Equity compensation.