Propulsion Technician (Hypersonic Flight)

Location: Mojave, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $31.65–$42.00 per hour for Level I or $38.50–$48.50 per hour for Level II

Company

hirify.global develops reusable air-launched test vehicles and hypersonic flight technology platforms for operational testing beyond Mach 5.

What you will do

• Build and maintain fluid systems for propellants, high-pressure gases, and cryogenic applications.
• Work with engineers to build, test, and maintain rocket engines and propulsion-related hardware.
• Troubleshoot and maintain low- and high-pressure fluid and gas systems.
• Support propulsion systems for liquid and hybrid rocket engines used in hypersonic flight vehicles.
• Operate or learn to operate forklifts, all-terrain forklifts, overhead equipment, and other heavy machinery.
• Apply hands-on problem solving in field-based operations while maintaining a safety-first work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Experience safely working with high-pressure gas systems and building and testing high-pressure fluid or gas systems.
• Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Tube fitting and bending experience, including familiarity with common industrial fitting systems.
• Metal fabrication, benchwork layout, GD&T, general shop equipment, and systems assembly skills.
• Level I requires 0–5 years of relevant experience; Level II requires 5–10+ years or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice to have

• Rocket systems or test experience.
• Liquid oxygen and cryogenic systems handling and maintenance experience.
• LOX systems cleaning and clean-room experience.
• Airframe and Powerplant License.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into a 401(k) plan, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety and employee well-being are prioritized in daily operations.