Composite Fabricator (Boat Builder) (Maritime Robotics)

Location: San Diego, California, United States; in-office. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. persons and independently authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $71,000–$80,000 per year, plus stock options and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops unmanned surface vessels and maritime robotics solutions for persistent ocean monitoring and data acquisition by defense, scientific, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Bond composite hulls, decks, bulkheads, structural components, inserts, brackets, and mounting hardware using epoxy and structural adhesives.
• Prepare bonding surfaces through sanding, cleaning, abrasion, and other surface preparation techniques.
• Read engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders to build accurate assemblies.
• Use fixtures and jigs for alignment and repeatable assembly; trim, drill, fit, and finish composite parts.
• Inspect assemblies for quality, fit, alignment, and workmanship before handoff.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturability and assembly processes while maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, drills, grinders, and measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, workmanship standards, timekeeping, and communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team, learn new techniques, and contribute to manufacturing improvements.
• Ability to work in a dusty manufacturing environment while using appropriate PPE and following safety procedures.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export control laws and be independently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Composite manufacturing or repair experience.
• Boat knowledge.
• Formal composite training.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, growth-focused work environment with opportunities to learn and improve manufacturing techniques.
• Competitive insurance, including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan and other options.
• 401(k) matching of up to 4% of salary.
• Four free lunches per week, an employee activity fund, and a pet-friendly office.
• Unlimited/flexible PTO and stock options.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and answer several screening questions.