Aerospace Quality Technician

TL;DR

Aerospace Quality Technician (Aerospace): Performing inspections, testing, and refurbishment of stratospheric balloon systems with an accent on AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance and hardware reliability. Focus on identifying nonconforming materials, maintaining calibration logs, and authoring quality work instructions to ensure first-time-right production.

Location: Must be located near Denver, CO and work on-site at the Denver facility. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed aerospace startup designing, building, and operating stratospheric balloon systems for applications ranging from wildfire monitoring to urban mapping.

What you will do

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of soft and hard goods against engineering drawings and quality criteria.
• Identify, tag, and disposition nonconforming materials while maintaining accurate records in the manufacturing system.
• Execute rework, refurbishment, and functional testing of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Author and maintain quality work instructions and inspection procedures within a controlled document system.
• Manage the calibration log for all gauges and measuring instruments, coordinating both internal and third-party calibrations.
• Support internal audits to maintain AS9100 and ISO9001 certified Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a quality or test technician role within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, test specifications, and quality inspection procedures.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments and gauges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for authoring unambiguous technical documentation.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Nice to have

• Structured problem-solving experience (8D, 5-Why, A3, Ishikawa).
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S experience.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab, Excel) for SPC or process capability studies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• 15 days of PTO plus company holidays.
• Monthly cell phone bill stipend.
• Supportive team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, and empowerment.