Mechanisms Technician (Aerospace)

Location: El Segundo, California, United States. The role involves work in laboratories, manufacturing floors, and cleanroom environments.

Salary: $29.75–$35 per hour for Technician I, $35–$42 per hour for Technician II, and $43–$52 per hour for Senior Technician.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing systems, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses.

What you will do

• Assemble, install, integrate, and maintain aerospace mechanical systems, mechanisms, actuators, hinges, deployment systems, and gear assemblies.
• Assemble and support fluid-handling systems, including valves, tubing assemblies, manifolds, and related equipment.
• Perform functional testing, calibration, validation, inspections, and environmental testing involving vibration, thermal, and vacuum conditions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and fluid-system issues using schematics, engineering drawings, CAD models, work instructions, and test data.
• Maintain detailed build, test, inspection, and fluid-system validation records.
• Support design improvements, preventative maintenance, repairs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions while following safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical assembly, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or defense manufacturing.
• Experience with fluid-handling systems such as tubing, fittings, pumps, or valves.
• Proficiency with precision tools, measurement instruments, assembly techniques, and interpretation of engineering drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with gears, bearings, linkages, actuators, adhesive bonding, component alignment, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• U.S. work authorization and U.S. person status are required due to ITAR-controlled technology.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, space systems, pharmaceutical, or biotech manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cleanroom procedures, contamination control, materials, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Experience with environmental testing and electromechanical systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
• Parental leave, family-building benefits, and sponsored One Medical memberships.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% immediately vested employer match, incentive equity, and potential long-term cash awards.
• Relocation support may be available for new hires, along with lunch provided daily, dinner twice weekly, team events, and complimentary EV charging.