Senior Program Manager (Metrology)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Hiring range: $99,500–$149,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, launch systems, and the Terran R vehicle for commercial payload delivery to orbit.

What you will do

• Manage internal and external calibration of electrical, mechanical, optical, RF, and precision test equipment using NIST-traceable standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of metrology technicians, quality engineers, and operations personnel.
• Define the long-term calibration strategy and assess opportunities to bring calibration capabilities in-house.
• Ensure vendors comply with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NASA requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on metrology, calibration, measurement integrity, and uncertainty analysis.
• Review calibration certificates and maintain equipment tracking systems and calibration databases such as Indysoft.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in metrology and calibration, including 1–2+ years in program or project management.
• Experience preferably gained in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of calibration methods for electrical, mechanical, optical, RF/microwave, and dimensional measurement equipment.
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, NIST traceability, and measurement uncertainty principles.
• Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure and temperature gauges, dimensional tools, and calibration databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical ability, and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, metrology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience with 7+ years in metrology and calibration.
• Experience establishing and scaling calibration programs from the ground up.
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation experience.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of PLM, ERP, MES, and data analysis tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside design, manufacturing, test, and launch functions on the Terran R program.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Autonomous, ownership-oriented environment focused on technical rigor and reliability.