Engineer II, Mechanical (Aerospace)

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; on-site

Salary: $90,000–$135,000 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and simulation technologies.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Develop payload integrations, avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selections, transport structures, and launch and recovery systems.
• Own mechanical engineering deliverables from concept and prototyping through testing, production, and field support.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to deliver buildable, testable, and reliable designs.
• Provide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing, demonstrations, and field operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design fixes under tight timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• 2–3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or ruggedized hardware systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar, including detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation.
• Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering calculations including stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, and applicable FEA.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

Nice to have

• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience.
• Familiarity with ASME, ISO, ASTM, MIL-STD, and environmental qualification testing.
• Knowledge of power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.
• Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a fast-paced defense-tech and aerospace environment.
• Opportunity to support mission-ready aircraft and intelligent systems used in real-world operations.
• Regular full-time employees receive bonus, benefits, and equity in addition to base pay.
• Employment offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation available for disabilities or special needs.