Lead, Mechanical Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Wallops Island, Virginia, United States; onsite launch-pad work

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and critical aerospace subsystems.

What you will do

• Lead daily activities for up to 10 technicians and ensure Neutron launch-pad systems are ready and maintained for operations.
• Build, assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical and fluid systems, tubing, piping, tooling, and support infrastructure.
• Perform precision cleaning, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, inspections, upgrades, and system preparation for launch operations.
• Develop workflow best practices and implement standard operating procedures for mechanical and fluid-system work.
• Produce and sign off flight support hardware while validating quality and preventing defects from passing downstream.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, Long Beach, and Stennis Space Center for vehicle integration, testing, and launch preparation.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience manufacturing and integrating complex fluid systems, including reading P&ID symbols and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with tube bending and flaring, high-pressure gas systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Familiarity with LOTO best practices, communication, and data management.
• For work in the United States, candidates must meet applicable U.S. ITAR authorization requirements.
• Ability to stand or walk for at least 8 hours, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice to have

• Experience leading small teams.
• Welding and light fabrication experience.
• Experience operating cryogenic fluid systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on reusable launch-vehicle infrastructure for Neutron and Electron missions.
• Collaborate with international manufacturing and integration teams.
• Operate in a hands-on environment emphasizing quality, attention to detail, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Work under tight deadlines with a focus on reliable launch operations.