Materials Characterization Technician II, Mechanical (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite laboratory role

Hiring range: $25.80–$38.70 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures rockets, including the Terran R launch vehicle, for commercial space missions.

What you will do

• Perform tensile, compression, hardness, fatigue, and other mechanical tests according to approved procedures.
• Prepare, measure, identify, and inspect test specimens and maintain specimen traceability.
• Set up fixtures, grips, extensometers, instrumentation, and mechanical testing equipment.
• Monitor tests, review data, document results, and flag unexpected outcomes or procedural deviations.
• Complete equipment checks and routine maintenance, verify calibration, and troubleshoot common issues.
• Coordinate testing priorities with engineers and technicians, support technician training, and maintain a safe, organized laboratory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically two or more years of relevant experience in mechanical testing, materials testing, or a laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical testing equipment, specimen preparation, and measurement tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings, work instructions, and applicable ASTM testing procedures.
• Understanding of yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, and hardness.
• Ability to use testing software, enter data, and prepare clear test documentation, with strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Associate degree or technical certification in materials science, mechanical technology, or a related field.
• Experience with metallic materials, aerospace applications, and servo-hydraulic or electromechanical test systems.
• Familiarity with fatigue testing, extensometers, load cells, and data acquisition systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Work focused on developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes for reusable launch vehicles.