Senior Development Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. Travel to Mojave and other locations may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR.

Salary: $110,000–$180,000 per year, plus potential stock options and benefits.

Company

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

What you will do

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems for liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft testing.
• Own test assets and major test programs from design through operation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and contractors to meet technical and schedule objectives.
• Prepare test setups, inspect and check out hardware, and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct test operations for rapidly developed spaceflight hardware.
• Resolve technical problems with innovative and resourceful solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware development testing.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace test facilities and ownership of test stand design and build-up.
• Ability to create and communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics, identify appropriate test equipment, and use data acquisition and control methods.
• Demonstrated project ownership and ability to work effectively in small teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryogenic propellants, high-pressure gas systems, hydraulics, or combustion devices.
• Hands-on experience with valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies, tube fabrication, metalworking, and wiring.
• Hardware testing experience with rocket engines or spacecraft.
• Startup or agile development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, agile environment developing high-performance spacecraft from clean-sheet designs.
• Flexible schedule with travel as needed.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• 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.