Ground Support Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Mojave, California, United States. Workplace type: Onsite.

Salary: $110,000–$140,000 per year, plus possible Mojave differential pay.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, payload deployment, and precision reentry services.

What you will do

• Design, build, and commission propulsion test stands and associated ground support equipment.
• Support development, qualification, and acceptance testing of propulsion systems and integrated stages.
• Plan preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, software, and instrumentation issues during propulsion test operations.
• Support root-cause investigations, hazard analyses, design reviews, and operational readiness reviews.
• Maintain P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems.
• Experience with ground support equipment, industrial process systems, propulsion facilities, or similar infrastructure.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal fluid systems and structures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an applicable U.S. export license under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with cryogenic systems involving methane and liquid oxygen.
• Knowledge of pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, load cells, valves, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience troubleshooting multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical, software, and fluid systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with propulsion, controls, manufacturing, and test operations teams.
• Contribute to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in propulsion testing.
• Full-time employees may receive stock options and 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.