Senior Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft)

Location: On-site in the Greater Seattle Area, United States

Salary: $150,000–$200,000 annually

Company

Builds spacecraft infrastructure for the orbital economy, including satellite systems for energy transmission, on-orbit compute, and secure optical data connectivity.

What you will do

• Own the mechanical design of spacecraft components and assemblies from concept through production.
• Design structures, mechanisms, thermal solutions, and packaging for space environments.
• Perform FEA, thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs.
• Drive rapid prototyping, hardware builds, integration, and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, and software engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and work with suppliers and manufacturers on scalable production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for aerospace or high-performance hardware.
• Experience taking hardware from concept through build and test.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, and thermal systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Must satisfy U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience designing for thermal, vibration, and vacuum conditions in space environments.
• Background in spacecraft structures, mechanisms, or thermal systems.
• Experience with FEA or thermal analysis tools.
• Hands-on prototyping, machining, or test setup experience.
• Experience in a high-growth or early-stage hardware company.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, fast-paced hardware development environment with rapid iteration and direct ownership.
• Equity in hirify.global.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k), paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance where applicable, daily office lunch, and a stocked kitchen.