Mechanical Technician II (Aerospace)

Location: Wallops Island, Virginia, United States; on-site work at launch and test facilities

Base pay: $25–$31 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the reusable Neutron launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Fabricate mechanical subsystems for Neutron test and launch sites, with a focus on fluid systems.
• Build, integrate, test, operate, and maintain the Neutron launch vehicle and ground system assets.
• Support or lead daily activities for up to 3–5 technicians and help meet vehicle integration schedules.
• Fit out, assemble, install, and commission launch pad systems.
• Perform precision cleaning of critical components and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, Long Beach, and Stennis Space Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in aerospace, industrial, or a related environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or fluid components.
• Experience assembling large structures and mechanisms.
• Knowledge of hand, power, and measurement tools used in mechanical construction.
• For work in the United States, eligibility under U.S. ITAR export-control requirements is required, such as U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or applicable authorization.

Nice to have

• Ability to read and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or boom lifts.
• Understanding of pneumatic, cryogenic, and/or hydraulic fluid systems.
• Basic knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement instrumentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work includes production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and moving machinery.
• Requires standing and walking for 8 or more hours, climbing, working at height and in tight spaces, and lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) options; paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Potential eligibility for company stock, cash incentives, and an employee stock purchase program.