Materials Technician (ASTM/Tensile Test)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: $35.00–$40.00 per hour

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

• Set up and operate universal testing machines for tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and fatigue testing.
• Test metals, polymers, composites, and ceramics according to ASTM, ISO, and internal aerospace standards.
• Prepare specimens to required dimensional tolerances and surface finishes.
• Select, install, and align grips and fixtures for high-temperature, cryogenic, vacuum, and non-standard test setups.
• Record, process, and compile test data into reports for materials and design engineering teams.
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration checks, troubleshooting, and laboratory safety activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 3 years of direct experience operating mechanical testing equipment in a structured laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience testing metals, polymers, composites, and ceramics.
• Functional knowledge of mechanical testing standards such as ASTM E8, D3039, D638, and C1161, including specimen geometry requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely handle high-load equipment, extensometers, and strain gauges.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience with environmental mechanical testing in cryogenic chambers, elevated-temperature furnaces, or vacuum environments, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Basic machining experience with mills, lathes, or band saws.
• Knowledge of Digital Image Correlation, metallographic preparation, or failure analysis.
• Experience with fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in the Manufacturing department.
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Hiring process

• Application review and introductory phone interview.
• Technical phone interview(s).
• Onsite interview followed by an offer for selected candidates.