Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

Location: South San Francisco, California, United States

Company

hirify.global manufactures drone motors and robotic actuators and is building high-volume production capabilities in the United States.

What you will do

• Design and optimize mechanical architectures for motors and actuators, including shafts, housings, bearings, gears, and transmissions.
• Perform structural, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, and bearing-support analyses across the product operating envelope.
• Apply DFM/A from concept through production and develop designs suitable for high-volume manufacturing.
• Evaluate stamping, casting, milling, and turning processes with suppliers to ensure scalable, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
• Create CAD models, GD&T-based drawings, and design documentation for components and assemblies.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and continuous improvement in collaboration with motor design, manufacturing, quality, and field applications teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably with drone, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or high-volume electromechanical products.
• Industry experience with rotating machinery, including bearings, gears, or transmissions.
• Hands-on knowledge of metal manufacturing methods and demonstrated experience designing high-volume products with DFM/A.
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Onshape, including GD&T.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with electromagnetism and electric motor fundamentals.
• Experience with rotor dynamics, thermal analysis, or NVH.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for motor and actuator components and assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with prototype testing, validation, and design iteration in a production environment.