Fluids GSE Design Engineer III (Aerospace)

Location: United States work authorization required under ITAR regulations; travel to test and launch sites is required for up to 30% of the time.

Company

hirify.global is a space and defense technology company developing launch vehicles, spacecraft, lunar systems, and related ground infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design fluid ground support systems, including P&IDs, piping calculations, component specifications, safety equipment, controls, coatings, and insulation.
• Manage system fabrication, installation, checkout, operation, and startup support.
• Coordinate fabrication and construction with GSE technicians by preparing drawings, work instructions, schedules, and on-site direction.
• Lead and participate in internal, operational readiness, and external design reviews.
• Plan and execute activation testing, including test objectives, procedures, safety requirements, and test plans.
• Maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and develop preventative maintenance plans for fluid systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience with fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, or HVAC in design, assembly, testing, or operations.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, with direct experience designing and building GSE or related fluid systems.
• Experience in aerospace, R&D, or oil and gas environments, including cryogenic system design or operations.
• Ability to balance detailed engineering with budgeting, scheduling, communication, and multidisciplinary leadership.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorization.

Nice to have

• Experience with distributed control systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, DCS, or SCADA.
• Strong 3D CAD experience, preferably Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience developing test and operational procedures.
• Familiarity with ASME, NASA, and SSCMAN fluid system standards.
• Seven or more years of relevant professional experience and hands-on experience with complex fluid or mechanical systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work in small groups across launch, test, production, and spacecraft facilities.
• Health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
• Parental leave and short-term disability coverage.
• Educational reimbursement and flexible PTO options.