Senior Mechanical Engineer (Lunar Systems)

Location: Mojave, California, United States; onsite or hybrid

Base salary: $120,000–$150,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security applications.

What you will do

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers working on primary and secondary structures and mechanisms.
• Coordinate daily tasks and establish tools, methods, and engineering best practices.
• Design and analyze structural and mechanism components and assemblies.
• Create and execute test plans, document results, and review CAD drawings, analyses, and test reports.
• Manage component vendors while balancing quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Present programmatic and technical content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience designing structural and mechanism components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of analyzing components for harsh environments, including vibration, shock, and acoustic conditions.
• Experience managing vendors and component procurement.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR requirements and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
• Ability to travel up to 5% within the United States and lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience developing hardware and systems for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Mission-driven environment focused on innovative space and national security technologies.