Manufacturing Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; hands-on work at the factory and test floor.

Salary: $104,000–$156,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops and launches rockets, including the Terran R vehicle, and builds the associated factory and test infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop process plans, work instructions, and work orders for the integration and testing of flight hardware.
• Support testing of propulsion components, structural assemblies, fluid systems, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers on design-for-testability improvements.
• Support technicians on the factory floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement, inspection, and availability of critical test components and calibrated equipment.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews, analyze test performance, and improve test campaign planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, test engineering, or process development for aerospace hardware.
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware builds in development and test environments.
• Familiarity with pressure systems, instrumentation, and fluid system assembly.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and test plans.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, hands-on environments with shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting ATP, development, or qualification test campaigns.
• Experience with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic hardware, or propulsion test equipment.
• Experience with CAD tools such as NX or SolidWorks and fluid schematics.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems.
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous, ownership-oriented work with broad cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle and large-scale rocket test infrastructure.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.