Composites Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Huntington Beach, California, United States

Salary: $35–$50 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Fabricate challenging composite aircraft structures and provide manufacturing input to resolve recurring production issues.
• Lead fabrication activities and coach, mentor, and direct composite manufacturing personnel.
• Assign fabrication team members based on verified skills and competencies.
• Lay up prepreg and wet-layup composite materials according to engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Perform bagging, vacuum infusion, bonding, cure cycles, demolding, trimming, finishing, repairs, and refinishing.
• Inspect parts, maintain certification-traceability records, and collaborate with manufacturing engineering and design teams on buildability and process improvements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an engineering technician in the aerospace and/or automotive industry.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced prototyping environment.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, layup methods, resin systems, cure processes, and mechanical or structural assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering instructions, process documentation, test procedures, and FAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of aircraft safety procedures, tool control, foreign object debris prevention, and industry regulations.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, handle hazardous materials, and maintain quality standards under shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• A&P certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or CATIA.
• Experience troubleshooting integration or mechanical issues, electric aircraft, aircraft configuration management, FAA conformity, or new product development in aerospace and aviation.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance compensation culture with a targeted base pay range of $35–$50 per hour.
• Work in a prototype-driven aerospace environment focused on sustainable air mobility.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and team member support.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.