Propulsion Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Mojave, United States; onsite

Salary: $110,000–$140,000 per year, plus potential stock options and Mojave differential pay.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, payload deployment, and precision reentry services.

What you will do

• Conduct liquid rocket propulsion hardware test operations.
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts, and troubleshooting.
• Create, modify, and optimize test sequences and procedures.
• Design and build clean-sheet fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems for high-rate testing.
• Improve operational efficiency through process upgrades and new hardware solutions.
• Resolve technical issues and take ownership of test stand development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in hardware development testing.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace test facilities, test stand design and build-up, and test equipment procurement.
• Ability to create and communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryogenic propellants, high-pressure gas systems, hydraulics, or combustion devices.
• Knowledge of valves, regulators, sensors, and power supplies, plus tube fabrication, metalworking, or wiring skills.
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
• Experience with NI or other data acquisition systems such as LabVIEW.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a fast-paced, agile team developing spacecraft and propulsion systems from clean-sheet designs.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for eligible full-time hires.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan and potential long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

Hiring process

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