Spacecraft Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; on-site. Second-shift hours are 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with a 10% shift differential. U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.

Salary: $37–$47 per hour for Level 3, plus a 10% shift differential.

Company

hirify.global manufactures satellite buses at scale through software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for aerospace manufacturing.

What you will do

• Perform assembly, integration, and testing activities for satellites and spacecraft according to engineering specifications, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Complete structural assembly tasks including component installation, mechanical fastening, bonding, and precision alignment.
• Integrate avionics, electronic components, sensors, and wiring harnesses, ensuring correct routing, connections, and functionality.
• Conduct electrical continuity, power distribution, communication, sensor, and other system-level functional tests.
• Participate in thermal vacuum, vibration, and shock testing, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues with engineers and technicians.
• Maintain assembly procedures, work instructions, quality records, test results, and anomaly documentation while supporting process improvements.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data.
• At least 5 years of experience in satellite or spacecraft assembly and integration, including aerospace structures, avionics integration, and harnessing.
• Proficiency in precision assembly techniques such as mechanical fastening, bonding, and alignment.
• Strong understanding of aerospace electrical systems, avionics, and wiring harnesses, with experience in functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with environmental testing, precision measurement tools, aerospace quality processes, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and commitment to safety.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and a fast-growing startup environment backed by more than $500 million in funding.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 life insurance.
• Paid vacation starting at 15 days and increasing to 20 or more days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Childcare reimbursement for work-related travel, catered lunch, unlimited snacks, and equipment for an effective workspace.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office with employee activities and community events.