Composite Development Technician, All Levels (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Space Structures Complex in Middle River, Maryland, United States

Base pay range: $27–$55 USD per hour, depending on level, knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical space systems, including the Neutron launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Develop manufacturing processes for complex laminates, bonded joints, and large structural assemblies in collaboration with manufacturing engineering.
• Develop methods for structural assembly, including setup, bonding, and fastener application.
• Perform composite layup of complex laminates, including accurate placement of plies, inserts, and honeycomb core.
• Apply advanced measurement techniques to establish reference points, verify drawing datums, and support rework and repair documentation.
• Integrate mechanical hardware with high precision, including repairs, fastener upsizing, and drilling through carbon-fiber and multimaterial stacks.
• Support other composite and integration work for hirify.global products locally or at required travel locations.

Requirements

• Composite component R&D, repair, or maintenance experience in military or civilian equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Technician levels require approximately 0, 2+, 5+, or 8+ years of relevant experience for Levels I, II, III, and Senior, respectively.
• For U.S. office roles, eligibility to access ITAR-controlled technology is required: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or applicable government authorization.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts of 8+ hours, work at height and in confined or awkward spaces, handle materials up to 25 lb, and work varied shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with core bonding and splicing.
• Broad manufacturing experience.
• Advanced prepreg manufacturing knowledge.
• Resin infusion knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a company-sponsored HSA plan option.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, and eleven paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, employee stock purchase discount, equity opportunities, and onsite snacks and drinks.
• Work is performed in production and equipment areas with exposure to noise, temperature variation, and moving machinery.