Senior Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office

Salary: $124K–$165K base annually, plus equity

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup that manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware.

What you will do

• Develop manufacturing plans and strategies for aerospace components and spacecraft systems with cross-functional engineering and production teams.
• Design and optimize assembly and integration procedures, work instructions, tools, and fixtures.
• Lead the cut-in and ramp-up of new products and transition spacecraft products from development into production.
• Review designs for manufacturability and provide feedback to improve production efficiency and ease of assembly.
• Implement inspection criteria, test plans, non-conformance resolution, and corrective actions to maintain quality and production schedules.
• Provide technical support to production personnel, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• U.S. Persons status is required to access export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration, preferably in a high-production-rate environment.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience developing manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, work instructions, and using CAD/CAM, PLM, or ERP systems.
• Experience planning or executing electrical and functional testing of components or complete spacecraft, with strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of quality control methods, inspection techniques, root cause analysis, and AS9100 or similar quality systems.
• Programming experience with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Experience with vibration, thermal, or pneumatic environmental testing.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystem interactions and cross-functional design tradeoffs.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, office socials, and community activities.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life.