Forward Deployed Engineer, Mechanical (UAV)

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States. International travel and field-based deployments are required. US citizenship is required, with eligibility to obtain clearances.

Base salary: $120,000–$150,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global builds a software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems serving enterprise and government customers.

What you will do

• Integrate hirify.global hardware and UAV systems into customer platforms, including structural designs, mounting solutions, payloads, and environmental adaptations.
• Design and iterate mechanical components and assemblies using CAD, 3D printing, machining, and other rapid prototyping methods.
• Support field deployments, testing, and validation while troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical issues.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers on mechanical integration and system adoption.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, product, and control engineering teams on system integration.
• Create integration guides, mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and best-practice documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in robotics, aerospace, UAVs, or similar hardware-focused industries.
• Experience with mechanical design and prototyping using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication and assembly, including 3D printing, machining, soldering, wiring, and electromechanical integration.
• Experience integrating sensors, payloads, and embedded hardware into mechanical systems, plus strong field troubleshooting skills.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain clearances; willingness to travel internationally and work in field-based environments.

Nice to have

• Understanding of embedded systems, flight-control hardware, or robotics platforms.
• UAV or drone piloting experience and familiarity with flight-control systems such as PX4.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Stock options and unlimited PTO.
• Health insurance with dental and vision coverage.
• Medical flexible spending, life insurance, and a retirement plan with 401(k) company match.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.