Propulsion Integration Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States; on-site

Salary: $30–$50 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid hardware prototyping and iterative product development.

What you will do

• Assemble, integrate, and test prototype propulsion and fluid systems from engineering drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical builds, including precision torqueing, sealing, and pressure-system fabrication.
• Conduct functional tests, pressure tests, leak verification, data collection, and post-test inspections.
• Provide engineering feedback on manufacturability, build sequences, hardware performance, and design improvements.
• Fabricate or modify components, tooling, and fixtures to support rapid prototype iteration and test operations.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in laboratory and shop environments.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a propulsion, aerospace, or mechanical technician in R&D or flight-development environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and testing aerospace propulsion, engine, or fluid systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, assembly procedures, and GD&T fundamentals.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
• Ability to troubleshoot, redline, and iterate directly with engineering teams.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and support test operations.
• Must be a U.S. person under U.S. export-control rules or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Nice to have

• A&P license or relevant technical certification.
• Liquid propulsion R&D and engine-development experience.
• TIG welding, tube bending, and precision fluid-system fitting experience.
• Ground support equipment setup, operation, and maintenance experience.
• Experience with pressure testing, leak checks, data acquisition systems, and custom tooling.
• Experience in startup or rapid-iteration space programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a lean manufacturing team with direct collaboration between technicians and engineers.
• Employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance.
• Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k), and potential year-end bonuses.
• Paid parental leave, federal holidays, and accrued paid time off for non-exempt employees.
• Weekly paid office lunches and stocked breakrooms.