GSE Manufacturing Engineer I (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the rocket manufacturing site in Briggs, Texas, just north of Cedar Park

Company

hirify.global is a space and defense technology company developing and operating launch vehicles, spacecraft, lunar systems, and related ground infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own and improve the work order process from engineering drawing release through fabrication completion.
• Coordinate material procurement, organization and kitting, non-destructive testing, assembly, proof testing, coating, and commissioning.
• Work directly with technicians to reconcile design intent with as-built hardware.
• Make make-or-buy decisions and manage suppliers, contractors, and internal customers against budget and schedule requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on operability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Create milestone-based schedules, manufacturing bills of materials, RFQs, and virtual inventory while managing non-conformances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with welded structural assemblies, pipe and tube assemblies, large precision machines, and sheet steel bending and cutting.
• Knowledge of weldment NDE methods, including fluorescent dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic testing.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX, and Odoo or a comparable ERP system.
• Knowledge of GD&T and familiarity with ASME Y14.5, plus functional knowledge of valves, tubing, piping, and flanges.
• Must meet U.S. Government ITAR export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected-individual status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and D17.1.
• Experience working outdoors or on shop floors with technicians and welders.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, lifting, or rigging.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Work directly with senior leadership, engineers, welders, test technicians, purchasers, and contractors.
• Health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles.
• Parental leave and short-term disability coverage.
• Educational and relocation reimbursement.
• Flexible PTO options.