Staff Avionics Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $150,000–$226,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and space systems, including the Terran R launch vehicle and platforms for interplanetary scientific exploration.

What you will do

• Own the design, development, and delivery of mechanical hardware for space science avionics platforms.
• Design enclosures, mounting structures, thermal accommodations, and interfaces to spacecraft systems.
• Ensure avionics hardware can survive launch and space environments.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis, testing, debugging, and rapid design iteration.
• Lead delivery of flight-ready avionics mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, prototype-heavy environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronic systems.
• Experience delivering mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent, plus structural and thermal analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a rapidly iterating team.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards and environmental qualification testing.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads.
• Experience with high-density electronics cooling, including conduction, heat pipes, or cold plates.
• Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, and responsibility for high-impact aerospace hardware.
• Collaborative environment spanning propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, and corporate functions.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.