Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III - B Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite work on the B shift, Monday–Thursday, 3:15pm–1:45am.

Hourly pay range: $25–$40 USD.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the reusable Neutron launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Build sub-assemblies for Rutherford rocket engines, including turbopumps, valves, plumbing, thrust chambers, and other mechanical components.
• Build turbo pumps and rocket engines.
• Test rocket hardware using mechanical and electrical measurement equipment.
• Support the Propulsion Production Manager and production organization with hardware deliverables.
• Work with a cross-functional aerospace production team and support launch vehicle hardware manufacturing.

Requirements

• For Technician II: 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry.
• For Technician III: 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry.
• Experience with mechanical assembly tools, pressure testing equipment, and welding preparation.
• Experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
• High school diploma or GED.
• For U.S. office work, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, qualifying refugee or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. government authorizations under ITAR.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of mechanical assembly or mechanical fitting experience.
• Experience with torquing, safety or lock-wire installation, work-instruction-based assembly, and proof or leak testing.
• A&P, trade, or industry certification.
• Experience with in-space mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continued product development.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% company stock discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP options with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional benefits include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• The role requires extended standing, ladder climbing, work in tight spaces, repetitive movement, and lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted.