Propulsion Technician - Rotor Assembly

Location: Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand office candidates must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR requirements.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical aerospace subsystems.

What you will do

• Receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications.
• Perform precision mechanical assembly of critical propulsion hardware.
• Conduct functional testing with mechanical, electrical, and automated test equipment.
• Establish production-line processes and procedures while documenting work with full traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement as the Rotor Assembly team and its capabilities expand.
• Support an agile, fast-paced R&D environment through flexible problem-solving.

Requirements

• Trade qualification and 4+ years of hands-on precision manufacturing experience.
• Exceptional hand skills for assembling complex mechanical components.
• Experience with quality control, inspection, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and operate automated test equipment.
• Ability to work to exacting cleanliness standards, including oxygen service environments.
• For the New Zealand office, eligibility to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data is required; nationality checks will be conducted.

Nice to have

• Motorsport or other high-performance industry experience.
• Turbo machining expertise, including proficiency with lathes and mills.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% R&D environment working alongside development engineers.
• Newly established team with the opportunity to build processes from the ground up.
• Fast-paced, agile work with occasional long hours and tight deadlines.
• Collaborative culture focused on teamwork, resilience, and continuous innovation.