Development Test Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite

Salary: $110,000–$140,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Design, build, and commission test fixtures for fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, cyclic, environmental, mechanical, and structural testing.
• Plan, execute, and analyze test campaigns for in-space mobility systems.
• Set up and operate live test events safely, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve testability and accelerate feedback cycles.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate test results.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware such as propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, or avionics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems.
• Strong data analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Hands-on laboratory or test-stand hardware experience and the ability to manage multiple test campaigns.
• Must meet U.S. Government ITAR requirements through U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• 5 or more years of aerospace or spaceflight hardware testing experience.
• Experience with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenics, hazardous test operations, instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor integration.
• Experience developing test plans, automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FEA/CFD results, and system requirements.
• Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in Redondo Beach.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed.
• Stock options may be available for full-time hires.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer decision.