Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Location: Mojave, United States. Onsite at the Mojave Air & Space Port; flexible schedule and travel as needed.

Salary: $180,000–$220,000 per year, plus potential stock options.

Company

hirify.global develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport and access beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Conduct test operations for liquid rocket propulsion hardware.
• Set up, inspect, check out, troubleshoot, and operate aerospace test hardware.
• 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.
• Mentor early-career engineers and resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in hardware development testing; 8+ years preferred.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace test facilities and ownership of test stand design and build-up.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis.
• Ability to create and communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics, procure test equipment, and use data acquisition and control methods.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or person eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, agile environment focused on clean-sheet spacecraft and propulsion development.
• 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.