Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at hirify.global headquarters in Long Beach, California, United States. Monday–Thursday, 5:00am–3:30pm.

Base pay: $25–$40 USD per hour, California only. Level and base salary depend on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end aerospace company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the Neutron reusable launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Build sub-assemblies for Rutherford rocket engines, including turbopumps, valves, plumbing, thrust chambers, TVC actuators, and motor controllers.
• Build turbo pumps and rocket engines for the Neutron launch vehicle program.
• Test rocket hardware using mechanical and electrical test equipment.
• Perform assembly activities in collaboration with the Propulsion Production Manager and the wider Production organization.
• Support delivery of propulsion hardware for internal leadership, board, and investor reporting.

Requirements

• 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience for Technician II or 5+ years for Technician III in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry.
• Experience using mechanical assembly tools, including pressure-testing equipment and welding preparation tools.
• Experience using electrical assembly tools, including bench-testing and measuring instruments.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work onsite, stand or walk for at least 8 hours, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and repeatedly bend, twist, stoop, crawl, push, pull, and handle tools or components.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb unassisted.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of mechanical assembly or mechanical fitting experience.
• Experience with torquing, safety or lock-wire installation, work-instruction-based assembly, and proof or leak testing.
• A&P, trade, or industry certification.
• Experience with in-space mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continued product development.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional work on high-caliber aerospace hardware.
• Medical HMO, PPO, and a company-sponsored HSA option, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase discounts, subsidized EV charging, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.