Propulsion Test Operations Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Kiruna, Norrbotten, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing, privately funded aerospace company developing sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations in Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate propulsion test campaigns supporting development, verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop, review, and execute test procedures, operational documentation, and risk assessments.
• Operate and monitor tests from the control room, ensuring safe execution and responding to off-nominal conditions.
• Analyze test and facility data to verify objectives, investigate anomalies, and support root cause analysis.
• Improve test operations procedures, work instructions, and processes.
• Collaborate with design, maintenance, and facility engineering teams on test facilities, ground support equipment, commissioning, operational readiness reviews, and new test capabilities.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification and a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, testing, or developing complex mechanical or fluid systems.
• Experience with process systems involving gases, liquids, pressure systems, pumps, valves, instrumentation, or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and implement practical corrective actions.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to support design, modification, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced test environments and maintain focus during critical operations.
• Physical dexterity for work in confined spaces and on industrial equipment, including the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg.
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-pressure, cryogenic, hazardous, flammable, or other demanding process systems.
• Hands-on experience with fluid systems, piping, tubing, valves, regulators, and instrumentation.
• Experience planning and performing maintenance on industrial or test equipment.
• Experience commissioning new equipment, facilities, or process systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis and interpretation of test or operational data.
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, MATLAB, or C#.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee participation through a virtual company share program.
• 30 days of vacation and subsidised daily lunches.
• Relocation bonus with deductible expenses up to an agreed amount and subsidised temporary housing options.
• Company transportation to and from work at designated times.
• Yearly wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK and free online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts for employees and families.
• Individual learning allowance after the probation period.