Staff Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Westminster, Colorado, United States; Workplace: On-site

Company

hirify.global develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.

What you will do

• Design mechanical systems and electronics packaging through concept development, requirements definition, detailed design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.
• Develop mechanical solutions for high-power and high-density electronic assemblies used in spacecraft and aerospace systems.
• Perform thermal, shock, vibration, stress, and finite element analyses using Ansys or similar tools.
• Apply CAD, precision machining, advanced manufacturing, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and aerospace drawing practices.
• Present engineering design reviews to customers and executives and contribute to proposal writing.
• Mentor engineers technically and professionally.

Requirements

• Must be eligible under United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or person eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 8 years of industry experience designing and analyzing electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics.
• Expertise in finite element analysis, thermal simulation, professional mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, and thermal management for spaceborne or high-power electronics.
• Experience designing hardware for launch and spaceflight environments, with knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation, GD&T, precision machining, and tolerance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience packaging digital, power, or RF printed circuit board assemblies.
• Experience with spacecraft payloads, avionics, or power systems.
• Knowledge of NASA, DoD, ESA, or commercial space qualification standards.
• Experience with thermal vacuum testing and spacecraft environmental qualification.
• Familiarity with materials selection for radiation and outgassing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site work in a startup environment.
• Hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work across a dynamic, cross-functional organization.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and collaborate across teams.