R&D Technician (Aerospace)

Location: El Segundo, California, United States; onsite role. Some critical system testing may require off-site travel. ITAR eligibility is required: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or an applicant eligible to obtain the required U.S. authorizations.

Company

hirify.global is a stealth-mode aerospace and defense startup developing next-generation military equipment.

What you will do

• Fabricate prototypes and build, operate, and test systems in close collaboration with engineering.
• Improve designs through rapid iteration and contribute manufacturing and manufacturability input during design reviews.
• Specify, source, and commission equipment, research best practices, coordinate resources, and report project status.
• Support critical system testing and validation, including off-site testing when required.
• Build, lead, mentor, and train a team of technicians.
• Develop documented processes for machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a high-performance manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Experience with several of the following: fabrication, machining, welding, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, test processes, and test stand development.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace-grade production and quality standards, engineering drawings, technical specifications, materials science, precision machining, and quality inspection.
• Experience developing complex systems and manufacturing processes from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high-voltage systems, plus automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving, process optimization, lean manufacturing, and familiarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing planning systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, high-urgency environment focused on solving difficult technical problems.
• Emphasis on ownership, technical excellence, quality, speed, teamwork, and accountability.
• Opportunity to work on military equipment and advanced aerospace manufacturing systems.