Mechanical Engineer (High-Energy Lasers)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States; onsite at the Huntsville office

Company

Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of hirify.global, develops advanced defense solutions focused on directed energy and high-energy laser technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense.

What you will do

• Research, design, modify, develop, and evaluate mechanical systems, products, components, and applications.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles across design, development, integration, implementation, analysis, and testing.
• Validate vendor equipment through test-method development, performance testing, and documentation of results.
• Conduct final system performance tests, analyze data, and participate in design reviews and evaluations.
• Lead projects to completion by developing schedules and ensuring technical performance is achieved within cost.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines, manufacturing personnel, management, vendors, customers, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science, technology, or engineering discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant mechanical engineering or related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Working knowledge of CAD and CFD software; experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Knowledge of stress, strain, thermal management, mechanics of materials, engineering drawings, testing, and technical documentation.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with high-energy lasers, directed energy, optical systems, precision pointing, beam control, or electro-optical systems.
• Knowledge of military specifications, CAD/CAM systems, manufacturing process development, and DoD systems engineering processes.
• Experience supporting Army, Navy, Air Force, or OSD high-energy laser programs.
• Ability to work in agile development, active laboratory, independent, and collaborative environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with potential access to a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Potential medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance benefits.
• Flexible spending account, paid time off, and potentially flexible work scheduling.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• People First and Zero Harm culture focused on belonging, connection, growth, and collaborative delivery.