Senior Integrated Operations Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and project ownership within Test and Launch Operations.
• Perform operator duties during development, qualification, and flight acceptance testing campaigns.
• Facilitate cross-team problem-solving and resolve issues affecting launch capability.
• Improve, streamline, and automate checkout, processing, testing, and operational activities.
• Lead high-priority projects and systems, using metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support resourcing plans, set standards for operator duties, and coach and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering, test, and/or operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Self-driven, motivated, positive, meticulous, and detail-oriented work style.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of experience in engineering, test, and/or operations.
• 2+ years of experience leading time-critical, multidisciplinary engineering operations.
• Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft, including integration, testing, launch, and/or mission operations.
• Experience with CAD systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with LabVIEW and PLC development for data acquisition and real-time control.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems supporting meaningful space missions.
• Collaborate with engineers across design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly, integration, quality control, and documentation.
• Work in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, teamwork, accountability, and delivering under pressure.
• Background and nationality checks are required before employment offers for New Zealand roles because the position involves equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR.