Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Onsite in Washington, DC at the Naval Research Laboratory. Some local travel is required. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI clearance are required.

Salary: $112,000–$190,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Eligible for an annual performance bonus and possible equity or incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and technical support for advanced communication systems and hardware in government and defense environments.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems, assemblies, and components.
• Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, specifications, and design analyses.
• Build and evaluate prototypes, develop test plans, and support environmental, vibration, thermal, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Integrate new components into existing platforms and support fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, and sustainment of communication and antenna systems.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver hardware solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in mechanical design and product development, including full-lifecycle engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD/CAM and experience producing technical drawings and design documentation.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, hand tools, power tools, precision measurement equipment, and shop equipment.
• Knowledge of materials, machining, fasteners, tolerance stack-ups, additive manufacturing, CNC machining, injection molding, and other manufacturing methods.
• U.S. citizenship, an active DoD Secret clearance, eligibility for DoD TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to lift or move 50 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Work onsite with a small, multidisciplinary engineering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Stable work environment with flexible work schedules.
• ESOP participation and a 401(k) plan.
• Co-sponsored health plan, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employment is contingent on completing a background check, security investigation, and drug screening.