R&D Technician (Solid Rocket Motors)

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers advanced defense systems, including hypersonic programs.

What you will do

• Execute propellant manufacturing and solid rocket motor assembly tasks, including material handling, mixing support, casting, curing, and component integration.
• Support instrumentation installation, hardware preparation, and static-fire, environmental, functional, and other development tests.
• Operate, monitor, and perform basic maintenance on mixers, casting systems, ovens, test stands, data acquisition systems, and related tooling.
• Collect, document, organize, and package process and test data; assist with post-test hardware recovery and inspection.
• Prepare materials, tooling, and hardware; maintain inventory tracking, area readiness, cleanliness, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations leadership on equipment qualification, process trials, procedure validation, troubleshooting, and cross-training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or military training in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, testing, or operations within aerospace, defense, propulsion, chemical processing, or another high-hazard industrial environment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and test procedures accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, shop equipment, process equipment, and test systems.
• Ability to handle hardware weighing up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work safely in industrial and test environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with solid rocket motors, propellants, munitions, missiles, static-fire testing, environmental testing, or range operations.
• Experience in energetic materials facilities or with ATF/DoD explosive safety requirements.
• Background in aerospace or defense R&D or production environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or fast-paced startup environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with long-term equity participation.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including dependent coverage.
• Paid parental leave and a $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Onsite EV charging, catered meals, food during high-demand periods, and a stocked kitchen.