Senior Launch Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $124,000–$170,500 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R, a reusable launch vehicle designed to deliver customer payloads to orbit and expand commercial launch capacity.

What you will do

• Apply fundamental and practical engineering methods to develop mechanical solutions for launch systems.
• Interpret and coordinate engineering requirements between vehicle and ground-support teams.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, fluid-system schematics, and electrical schematics.
• Perform structural, dynamic, and system-performance analyses using hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Present designs to cross-functional teams and leadership, covering methodology, functionality, and constructability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in structural, mechanism, fluid-power, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, system integration, and structural analysis.
• Experience interpreting technical requirements and collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Nice to have

• Experience designing, manufacturing, and testing launch-vehicle interface mechanisms or tooling.
• Familiarity with NASA, DoD, Space Force, or similar standards.
• Knowledge of structural materials and common manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing fluid systems involving high-pressure gases, cryogenics, flammables, or hydraulics.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, launch, and other functions.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Work on the Terran R launch program from development through launch and reuse milestones.