Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Greater Seattle Area; on-site

Salary: $74,000–$114,000 annually

Company

hirify.global builds satellite infrastructure for powering and connecting the orbital economy, including space-based energy transmission and secure optical data systems.

What you will do

• Own a vehicle mechanism subsystem from concept through design, analysis, testing, and flight.
• Design and optimize separation systems, landing gear, aerodynamic control surfaces, or electromechanical actuation systems.
• Perform structural, kinematic, FEA, hand-calculation, and tolerance-stack-up analyses.
• Define qualification and acceptance test campaigns, including procedures, criteria, and anomaly dispositions.
• Create engineering drawings, CAD models, and release documentation while working directly with manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot hardware anomalies, implement design improvements, and support launch operations, post-flight inspection, and refurbishment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience designing mechanisms or mechanical systems for flight vehicles or high-performance hardware; internships, co-ops, competition, and research experience count.
• Experience taking a mechanical design through physical hardware build, assembly, and testing.
• Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics, kinematics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo, including engineering drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards; working knowledge of ANSYS, Nastran, or Abaqus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or a lawfully admitted refugee or asylee, in accordance with ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience designing mechanisms or mechanical systems for flight vehicles or high-performance hardware.
• Experience with separation systems, landing gear, aerodynamic control surfaces, or flight electromechanical actuators.
• Hands-on prototyping, machining, reusable vehicle design, or student build-team experience.
• Experience in a fast-moving hardware startup or early-stage program.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity in hirify.global Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and relocation assistance if applicable.
• Daily office lunch and a stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks.