Spacecraft Opto-Mechancial Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup that manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware.

What you will do

• Develop and implement manufacturing and assembly processes for precision opto-mechanical spacecraft hardware.
• Own hardware builds from prototypes through production qualification and manufacturing ramp.
• Design assembly fixtures, alignment tooling, and test equipment for precision hardware integration.
• Establish optical alignment, calibration, inspection, and verification procedures.
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, reliability, yield, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, optical, and electromechanical assembly issues and support vibration, thermal cycling, and optical performance testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical assembly, opto-mechanical integration, manufacturing engineering, or hardware development.
• Experience developing assembly processes, tooling, and fixtures for complex hardware.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision measurement techniques.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain the export authorizations required under ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft optical payloads, sensors, cameras, laser systems, or precision optical instruments.
• Knowledge of optical alignment techniques, metrology equipment, and calibration processes.
• Experience with cleanroom assembly, contamination-sensitive hardware, adhesives, bonding, precision fasteners, and thermal-mechanical interfaces.
• Experience transitioning complex hardware from development into production and supporting environmental qualification testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity and long-term incentives through stock options.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus life insurance.
• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, office socials, and access to a Playa Vista office designed for in-person collaboration.