Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Location: Redmond, WA, United States. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

Annual salary: $105,000–$140,000 for L1, $140,000–$190,000 for L2, and $170,000–$215,000 for L3.

Company

hirify.global is building space-based data centers that use space-based energy, radiative cooling, and scalable infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and develop spacecraft mechanisms, particularly deployable solar panels and radiators.
• Identify requirements, conduct trade studies, and apply first-principles engineering analysis to satellite mechanisms.
• Create and iterate CAD models covering mechanism architecture, materials, lubrication, assembly, and testing.
• Perform classical and FEA analysis for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue load conditions.
• Develop qualification and acceptance test plans and produce drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanisms with the spacecraft while balancing cost, manufacturability, and design risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of hands-on engineering experience with satellite or launch vehicle mechanisms.
• Experience designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by stepper or BLDC motors, springs, and HDRMs.
• Proficiency developing production and analysis models and drawings using CAD software.
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or eligibility for authorization under U.S. export regulations.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required for critical project milestones.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Technical project management experience.
• Expertise in materials selection for space applications.
• Experience with very large lightweight deployable structures.
• Proficiency with NX and Ansys.

Culture & Benefits

• Potential stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.