Structural/Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Mojave, California, United States. Travel is required as needed and estimated at less than 5%.

Salary: $101,079–$146,500 for Level II or $120,500–$158,000 for Senior Level III, annually.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable air-launched Talon testbeds and hypersonic flight technologies for operational testing at Mach 5+.

What you will do

• Design aerospace structural components and secondary support structures for the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle.
• Size and analyze components using hand calculations and FEM, and prepare structural margin reports.
• Create 3D CAD models of parts and assemblies and release engineering work orders.
• Select materials and composite construction methods while supporting fabrication and assembly with technicians and shop personnel.
• Resolve technical challenges involving Talon-A and its integration with the carrier aircraft.
• Support the Talon-A Structures Lead through technical guidance, mentorship, and communication with project leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of experience for Level II, or 5–10 years for Senior Level III; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with FEM, hand calculations, 3D CAD modeling, composite fabrication, composite tooling, aerospace fasteners, drafting, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate technical rationale, work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace-grade hardware, metallic design, ground test hardware, bonded and wet-tied composite structures, FEMAP, or Nastran.
• Experience generating loads and planning or executing component, subsystem, and static structural tests.
• Active security clearance and experience with Jira or configuration management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into a 401(k), up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.