Quality Engineer, Mechanical (Aerospace)

Location: San Jose, California, United States; fully onsite in the office five days per week. The role requires travel of up to 40% to supplier sites for audits, first article inspections, and corrective-action support. The position involves access to export-controlled information and requires eligibility under applicable U.S. export regulations.

Salary: $139,000–$157,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations and provides integrated spacecraft manufacturing and mission data services.

What you will do

• Plan and perform inspection, integration, testing, dimensional inspection, and mechanical fit checks for satellite components and assemblies.
• Lead nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and related tracking systems.
• Build and maintain the Quality Management System, including specifications, workmanship standards, work instructions, inspection records, test reports, and audit documentation.
• Improve inspection, nonconformance management, and mechanical assembly processes using quality and test data.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to resolve quality issues and provide training on GD&T, inspection criteria, and quality procedures.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits and work with suppliers to address process gaps and nonconformances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T under ASME Y14.5 and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with dimensional inspection equipment and methods, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and optical or laser scanning.
• Knowledge of quality methods, GMP, part and document control, defect management, MES, PLM, AS9100, and ISO 9001.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. Government regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace cleanroom manufacturing or another highly regulated engineering environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with equity compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, disability coverage, and life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.