Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures (Aerospace)

Location: Gardena, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $160,000–$225,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and defense startup developing rocket and missile launch systems, supported by an experienced founding team and defense-focused leadership.

What you will do

• Design structures and ground systems used to launch and control flight vehicles.
• Own mechanical components and assemblies from initial architecture through integrated testing, manufacturing, and production ramp.
• Perform structural analysis, develop manufacturing processes, and define validation and environmental testing requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS for complex aerospace systems.
• Run testing and design iteration cycles to improve reliability and performance across operating environments.
• Manage product lifecycle activities from supply-chain sourcing through final assembly, integration, and high-rate in-house manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis, including 5+ years developing manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SOLIDWORKS, with experience managing large assembly models and drawings.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design, welded structures, vehicle systems, actuation systems, GD&T, structural analysis, and mechanical failure modes.
• Experience owning a complex component or assembly from design through medium- to high-volume production and applying design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Extended hours and weekends may be required.

Nice to have

• Exposure to production machinery, industrial sensors, motion and dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, and die casters.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity compensation.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Lunch provided.
• Close collaboration with partner teams to operate an optimized in-house manufacturing line.