Manufacturing Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors

Location: Full-time onsite position at the Midland, Texas facility, United States. Access to export-controlled information may require compliance with applicable U.S. Government eligibility and authorization requirements.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced defense systems, including long-range hypersonic strike vehicles and their solid rocket motor systems.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate fast-paced, high-consequence testing operations.
• Batch and mix volatile energetic precursor chemicals used in solid rocket motor manufacturing.
• Create testing and quality-control measurements, verify flight hardware, and document results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to turn concepts into manufacturable hardware and mature assembly and integration processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, regulated documentation, complex diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Support workflow planning, site upgrades, maintenance, production efficiency, and initial manufacturing runs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, or mechanical engineering, or physics.
• At least 3 years of experience in aerospace or energetics, supporting technical operations.
• Experience building complex, highly energetic aerospace components.
• Experience with CAD design of mechanical components, such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar tools, and knowledge of statics, dynamics, and thermal principles.
• Proficiency with manufacturing metrology, quality-assurance tools, and related processes, plus demonstrated direct or indirect leadership.
• Ability to work onsite at the Midland, Texas facility and access export-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. requirements.

Nice to have

• Research and development or high-speed production experience involving flight hardware.
• Hands-on experience constructing solid rocket motors or similar energetic systems.
• Experience with hand, power, and fabrication tools and with manufacturing or repairing intricate testing systems.
• Familiarity with SVN, Confluence, JIRA, and project management.
• Strong communication, teamwork, focus, attention to detail, and adaptability in changing assignments.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage environment with significant ownership and direct impact on the company’s mission.
• Fast-paced work focused on execution, technical excellence, and operational capability.
• Close collaboration with engineering teams and exceptional technical colleagues.
• Generous benefits package.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the hiring process.