Propulsion Technician I (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. First shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT, with a 50-hour workweek including 10 guaranteed overtime hours.

Hiring range: $25.58–$38.37 USD.

Company

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

What you will do

• Assemble and test Aeon-R engine components, sub-assemblies, and complete engines.
• Perform precision cleaning, hydrostatic proof testing, pneumatic leak checks, and flow testing.
• Support component assembly, component testing, and engine assembly processes.
• Help create and refine robust manufacturing processes and systems.
• Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams on hardware iterations, quality, cost, lead time, and safety.

Requirements

• Experience working on engines, primarily engine components.
• Familiarity with the architecture and nomenclature of gas generator cycle engines.
• Experience with high-pressure fluid system development and testing, including hydrostatic proof, pneumatic leak checks, and flow testing.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical system integration.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with 5S manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience transitioning processes from development into high-volume production.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a safety-focused engine manufacturing environment with cross-functional collaboration and high accountability.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.