Turbopump Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)

Location: Greater Seattle Area; on-site

Salary: $135,000–$175,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a space infrastructure startup developing Low Earth Orbit satellites for orbital power, infrared laser energy transmission, on-orbit computing, and secure high-bandwidth optical data.

What you will do

• Own the mechanical design of turbopump components and assemblies from concept through fabrication, hot-fire testing, and flight.
• Create CAD models, released design definitions, tolerances, GD&T, material and process specifications, and component requirements.
• Integrate hydraulic, aerodynamic, structural, secondary-flow, and thermal constraints into coherent hardware designs.
• Drive fabrication, first-article reviews, assembly, configuration control, pedigree tracking, and nonconformance disposition.
• Build verification plans, determine what must be proven by analysis or test, and close both activities.
• Support test readiness, instrumentation, real-time testing, data reduction, anomaly troubleshooting, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and in producing manufacturable design definitions with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Working knowledge of turbomachinery fundamentals and hands-on experience taking hardware through design, build, and test.
• Experience selecting materials and manufacturing processes for high-stress, high-cycle applications.
• Preferred experience level: 5+ years in turbomachinery or turbopumps.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or another ITAR-eligible protected individual with the required authorization.

Nice to have

• Experience with liquid rocket engine turbopumps, reusable propulsion systems, or adjacent rotating machinery.
• Experience designing and analyzing impellers, diffusers, volutes, turbines, secondary flows, dynamic seals, and structures.
• Familiarity with cryogenic hardware and material behavior, plus additive, forging, and casting manufacturing methods.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a fast-moving, hardware-focused startup or early-stage program.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity in hirify.global.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave and relocation assistance when applicable.
• Daily office lunch and a stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks.