Test Engineer I, Vehicle Stages

Location: Onsite at the manufacturing and test facility in Briggs, Texas, north of Austin; travel to launch operations in California may be required up to 25%.

Company

hirify.global is a space and defense technology company developing launch, landing, and space systems for missions from Earth to the Moon and beyond.

What you will do

• Set up and perform tests on valves, mechanisms, COPVs, and other aerospace components.
• Develop and execute test procedures for launch vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Operate test consoles, voice communication systems, and data display and control systems.
• Validate, activate, upgrade, and maintain test stands, including scheduling operations and maintenance downtime.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and non-conformances, supporting failure and anomaly investigations.
• Develop automated scripts, analyze test data, and improve test and launch system performance, reliability, and cost.

Requirements

• BS in engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience building, troubleshooting, or operating fluid systems.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on test stands, use standard mechanical and electrical tools, lift 30 pounds, and remain on your feet all day when required.
• Must meet U.S. Government ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and P&IDs.
• Experience generating test plans and performing fluid-system calculations for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, control methods, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in time-sensitive test and launch operations.
• Health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles.
• Parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, and pet insurance.
• Flexible paid time off options.