Environmental Test Technician II (Aerospace)

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States; onsite work at the hirify.global site

Salary: $47,000–$58,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical spaceflight subsystems for commercial, scientific, and national security missions.

What you will do

• Perform environmental testing of aerospace mechanisms, including static-load, thermal-vacuum, benchtop, separation, shock, and vibration tests.
• Operate spaceflight hardware and test fixtures using data acquisition systems and established procedures.
• Attach and remove components from spaceflight hardware and inspect mechanical and electrical components after testing.
• Maintain test fixtures and identify potential process improvements.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in aerospace environmental testing.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuitry.
• For U.S. office roles, candidates must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylum status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire 8+ hour shift, climb ladders, work at heights and in confined or awkward spaces, and perform repetitive physical motions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds and work varied shifts, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in aerospace environmental testing.
• Proficiency with electronic circuitry.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, hands-on environment focused on demanding space missions and rapid hardware development.
• Company stock and an employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, flexible spending, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Flex schedule, catered breakfast and lunch twice weekly, and complimentary snacks and drinks.