Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Fully onsite in San Jose, California, five days per week. The position requires eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Salary: $130,000–$148,000 per year, depending on skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations and provides integrated spacecraft manufacturing and payload integration.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design engineers to improve satellite manufacturability, testability, and integration.
• Plan and document assembly and test sequences for satellite components and electro-mechanical systems, including wire harnesses.
• Create and maintain assembly procedures and work instructions based on engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Specify, design, procure, and validate jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and custom tooling.
• Support technicians and production teams during hands-on assembly and testing, troubleshooting process issues and implementing improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions while maintaining process documentation and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with production and design management tools such as PLM and MES.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for access to controlled information.

Nice to have

• Experience in cleanroom manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar aerospace standards.
• Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and testing.
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical, electrical, and wire harness design.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with equity compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, disability coverage, and life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.