R&D Technician III (Advanced Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Torrance, California, in the Los Angeles area. The role may require off-site travel, long hours, and weekend work to support critical milestones. Applicants must be eligible under U.S. Government export regulations: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorization.

Salary: $41.40–$50.60 per hour for Technician III. The role also offers equity.

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup developing inherently safe, deployable microreactors for terrestrial, underwater, and space applications.

What you will do

• Fabricate prototypes, build and operate test systems, and perform machining, welding, assembly, and quality inspection.
• Work with engineering on rapid design iterations, manufacturability improvements, design reviews, and technical specifications.
• Specify, source, and commission equipment while researching best practices, coordinating resources, and reporting project status.
• Develop and document manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, machining, and inspection procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and train technicians while building a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Support system testing and validation, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective and continuous-improvement actions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a high-performance manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Experience in several of the following areas: fabrication, machining, welding, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, test processes, and test stand development.
• Understanding of aerospace-grade production and quality standards, with demonstrated experience operating under them.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks as needed.
• Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with welding techniques, including OTW, and with developing complex systems and manufacturing processes from scratch.
• Background in aerospace, nuclear, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials science, precision machining, quality inspection, automation, robotics, lean manufacturing, PLM, ERP, or manufacturing planning systems.
• Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high-voltage systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity package in addition to salary.
• Work in a new 322,000-square-foot facility supporting R&D and production.
• Emphasis on systems thinking, end-user focus, unconventional solutions, and nuanced decision-making.
• Teams prioritize in-person collaboration and direct engagement with customers and stakeholders.