Test and Launch Engineer II - Launch Pad (Aerospace)

Location: Wallops Island, Virginia, United States; onsite launch pad and Mission Control operations

Salary: $87,000–$110,000 USD per year, plus potential stock and cash incentives.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the Neutron launch vehicle and Electron HASTE hypersonic test platform.

What you will do

• Operate launch pad systems from Mission Control during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.
• Develop and maintain test plans, operational procedures, checklists, and HMIs for ground systems.
• Develop, operate, configure, and test ground systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles.
• Lead ground systems testing projects, including cryogenic loading, pressurization checkouts, and integrated pad operations.
• Troubleshoot real-time ground systems issues and perform post-test and post-launch data analysis.
• Mentor operators, support training and readiness reviews, and contribute to Neutron ground systems development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering; 4+ years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• At least 2 years of engineering design, testing, or operations experience focused on ground systems, industrial controls, or fluid systems.
• Ability to work with launch pad systems, GSE, fluid systems, industrial controls, and hazardous operations.
• For U.S. office work, eligibility under U.S. Government ITAR export regulations is required or must be obtainable.
• Ability to perform prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.

Nice to have

• Experience in Mission Control, launch vehicle or spacecraft operations, integration, testing, or launch operations.
• Experience with ground support equipment, cryogenic or pressurized systems, propellant handling, PLCs, SCADA, or automated control sequences.
• Experience developing operational procedures, test plans, HMIs, and real-time data analysis or troubleshooting.
• Aviation, aircrew, or flight-test experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on reliable spaceflight and continuous operational improvement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan options and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Company stock, cash incentives, discounts, and other benefits may be available.