Build Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States; on-site. Travel to test sites, other offices, and partner locations may be required for up to 25% of the time.

Salary: $91,800–$140,250 per year. Build Engineer I: $91,800–$112,200; Build Engineer II: $114,750–$140,250.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid hardware prototyping and iterative testing.

What you will do

• Plan projects and drive delivery of flight-vehicle hardware on aggressive timelines.
• Convert high-level engineering concepts into detailed designs, including geometry, materials, and design for manufacturing.
• Transition complex aerospace assemblies from prototype to production.
• Design and implement build processes covering factory layout, tooling, testing, and vehicle integration.
• Develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware.
• Collaborate across design, production, and test teams to improve processes and eliminate waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
• Strong engineering first-principles knowledge and hands-on experience with physical hardware.
• Ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.
• Comfort using CAD, test equipment, and hand tools.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, forming, and other manufacturing processes, plus GD&T fundamentals.
• Must be a U.S. person under U.S. export-control regulations or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Nice to have

• Experience designing and releasing flight hardware.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
• Leadership or mentorship experience on project teams.
• Experience building production lines or test infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance.
• Stock options, a 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses.
• Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, and paid time off programs.
• Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.