Mechanical Technician III (Aerospace)

Location: Wallops Island, Virginia, United States; onsite launch-site and field work

Salary: $30–$36 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, spacecraft, and critical aerospace subsystems, including the reusable Neutron launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Fabricate, assemble, install, integrate, test, operate, and maintain mechanical subsystems for Neutron launch and test sites.
• Build and commission fluid systems and support precision cleaning of critical components.
• Lead or support daily activities for up to 3–5 technicians and help meet vehicle integration and launch-pad schedules.
• Develop workflow and operational best practices while ensuring work is completed on time and to quality standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support launch-operations integration as needed.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, Long Beach, and Stennis Space Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in an aerospace, industrial, or relevant environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or fluid components.
• Experience assembling large structures and mechanisms.
• Proficiency with hand, power, and measurement tools used in mechanical construction.
• For U.S. office work, eligibility under U.S. ITAR requirements is required, such as U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylum status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Ability to read and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom lifts.
• Understanding of pneumatic, cryogenic, and/or hydraulic fluid systems.
• Basic knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement instrumentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work includes production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery.
• Requires standing and walking for 8+ hours, climbing, working at height and in tight spaces, and lifting or moving equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility for extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts based on operational needs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Potential stock or cash incentives and access to an employee stock purchase program.