Manufacturing Engineer I/II (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at hirify.global's Space Structures Complex in Middle River, Maryland, United States. U.S. office roles are subject to ITAR eligibility requirements.

Base pay range: $77,000–$119,000 USD annually, depending on level, knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the reusable Neutron medium-lift launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Plan and execute the build and integration of Neutron and associated flight hardware.
• Develop ground-support tooling, handling methods, build processes, and processing facilities for components, large assemblies, and integrated modules.
• Support first- and second-stage vehicle integration, fluid systems, avionics, and AFTS execution.
• Develop and refine inspection, repair, assembly, system-test procedures, work instructions, and non-conformance documentation.
• Maintain integrated planning documents, capture build lessons learned, and drive design and manufacturing improvements.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in industrial, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Experience building and testing space launch vehicle or similar aerospace and defense hardware; internships and school projects qualify for Manufacturing Engineer I.
• For Manufacturing Engineer II: 2+ years of experience building and testing relevant aerospace or defense hardware.
• Ability to model with 3D CAD, produce engineering drawings, and work with large assemblies.
• For U.S. office work, candidates must meet applicable ITAR requirements, such as being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
• Ability to work in office and technical environments, move between production areas, and operate tools and equipment as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience interfacing with mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Experience developing work instructions, test procedures, and complex assembly build and test processes.
• Experience with launch vehicle hardware and subsystems, including avionics, high-pressure gas, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical HMO, PPO, and a company-sponsored HSA option, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, and eleven paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee equity, discounted stock purchase program, and free onsite snacks and drinks.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, teamwork, tight deadlines, and hands-on hardware development.