Senior Mechanical Engineer II (Spacecraft)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. U.S. citizenship is required, and active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI is required. U.S. Government ITAR eligibility requirements apply.

Base pay: $132,000–$198,000 USD annually for California.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for commercial, scientific, and national security missions.

What you will do

• Develop high-performance, lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, deployment systems, and spacecraft bus configurations.
• Support proposals, business development activities, and mission concepts, including high-value science and interplanetary missions.
• Own component designs from conceptual development through production, testing, and operation.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to guide mechanical design decisions.
• Lead component design, manufacturing, and test reviews while managing schedules, vendors, budgets, and deliverables.
• Create and maintain CAD models, production drawings, product definitions, and test and operations procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or another engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD modeling and technical drawings.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to access ITAR-regulated technology are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Spacecraft or satellite design and satellite deployment systems experience.
• Hands-on development, testing, and interpretation of thermal or vibration test data.
• Experience with GD&T, requirements assessments, interface control documents, and spacecraft systems engineering.
• Ability to take products from concept through production autonomously.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical HMO and PPO plans, including a 100% company-sponsored HSA option, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Onsite gym, subsidized EV charging, food and drinks, and additional employee discounts.
• Fast-paced work focused on innovation, teamwork, tight deadlines, and delivering real hardware for space missions.