Mechanisms Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite

Salary: $35.00–$45.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops in-space transportation vehicles and services for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and delivery of payloads beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms, including hinges, latches, deployment systems, actuators, and release mechanisms.
• Follow engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, assembly procedures, and specifications for flight and development hardware.
• Perform mechanical inspections, torque verification, alignment checks, fit checks, and functional or environmental testing.
• Troubleshoot mechanisms and support rework, repairs, process improvements, and root-cause investigations.
• Document build steps, nonconformances, and test results in manufacturing and quality systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and configuration control of flight hardware while collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Technical background in mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, or a related field through trade school, military service, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on precision mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures, and specifications.
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and torque wrenches.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an applicable U.S. export license under ITAR/EAR requirements.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of experience with mechanisms or components in aerospace, spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or defense manufacturing.
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled assembly environments.
• 4+ years of hands-on mechanism testing, including functional, deployment, or life-cycle testing.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, or shifts when needed for program milestones.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hands-on work with precision spacecraft hardware in a manufacturing environment.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.