Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, United States. The role supports in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office and requires U.S. Persons status to access export-controlled data.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 annual base salary, plus equity. The range excludes additional benefits.

Company

hirify.global manufactures satellite buses at scale through software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware for earth observation, communications, and other space applications.

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, manufacturing tools, and fixtures.
• Lead product cut-in and ramp-up, transitioning products from development into production.
• Review designs for manufacturability and improve production efficiency and ease of assembly.
• Implement inspection criteria, test plans, quality controls, and non-conformance resolution processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• U.S. Persons status is required because the role involves access to export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and integration, preferably in a high-production-rate environment.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience developing manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions, as well as 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 inspection techniques, quality control methodologies, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality management systems.
• Programming experience with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Experience with vibration, thermal, or pneumatic environmental testing.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystem interactions and cross-functional design trade-offs.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and a startup environment with more than $500M in funding.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus life insurance.
• Paid vacation starting at 15 days and increasing to 20+ days annually, along with 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Childcare reimbursement for work-related travel, catered lunches, snacks, office socials, and a Playa Vista office designed for in-person collaboration.