Supervisor, Laser Specialists (Laser Tracking)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $116,000–$174,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops reusable rockets, including the Terran R vehicle, and the manufacturing systems required for commercial launch operations.

What you will do

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of laser tracker technicians through technical direction, training, career development, and performance coaching.
• Plan and execute laser tracking and dimensional inspection work, maintaining priorities against program schedules and ensuring hardware is delivered on time and in specification.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on laser tracking, Verisurf software, dimensional inspection strategies, data reporting, and analysis.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Quality to scale tooling and inspection strategies for Terran R production.
• Manage preventative maintenance, calibration, certification, and safety for Leica, Faro, and API trackers, arms, probes, and related assets.
• Own team operations, including Verisurf license distribution, tracker scheduling, remote site support, and coordination across facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of experience in toolmaking, laser tracking, or aerospace manufacturing, including 3+ years of leadership experience directly overseeing a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Verisurf inspection software, including model manipulation, feature reporting, and alignment strategies.
• Deep experience with Leica, Faro, and API laser trackers, as well as supporting hardware such as arms and probes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach performance, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the aerospace hardware lifecycle from prototype through flight production.
• Experience building teams from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and their application to asset and inspection management.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on Terran R, a next-generation reusable rocket, within a cross-functional manufacturing organization.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, plus parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, transparency, and fairness in compensation.