Lead Integration and Test Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States; onsite work with some travel and potential extended work weeks during assembly, integration, and test phases

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers advanced aerospace and defense systems.

What you will do

• Assemble, integrate, and test mechanical and electromechanical flight hardware and subassemblies.
• Read electrical schematics, engineering drawings, ICDs, and assembly procedures while recording results and discrepancies.
• Perform cleanroom assembly, incoming inspection, component data collection, and documentation of COCs, COAs, and travelers.
• Operate qualification test equipment, including thermal and vibration systems and standard laboratory power supplies.
• Lead daily activities and workload distribution across production cells while remaining hands-on.
• Mentor junior assembly and integration technicians and support engineers and other technicians.

Requirements

• Associate degree plus five years of technician experience, or high school diploma plus seven years of technician experience.
• Demonstrated experience assembling flight hardware and interpreting assembly drawings and related documentation.
• Required experience with ESD fundamentals, epoxy and adhesive mixing and application, and procedure-based work.
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and continuous standing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance; access to classified or export-controlled information may require additional U.S. government eligibility or authorization.

Nice to have

• J-STD-001, IPC-620, or IPC-A-610 certification.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with strong attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage environment with significant ownership and direct impact on aerospace and defense capabilities.
• Close collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and test functions.
• Generous benefits package.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and hiring process.