Materials & Processing Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Houston, United States; generally office-based

Company

hirify.global develops commercial human spaceflight services, advanced spacesuits, and next-generation orbital infrastructure.

What you will do

• Advise on Materials & Processes requirements for intravehicular and extravehicular spacecraft environments.
• Select, assess, and certify custom and commercial spaceflight hardware for flammability, toxicity, vacuum outgassing, corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
• Define testing and certification requirements and evaluate project-level test results for compliance.
• Review spacecraft hardware drawings, project documentation, and vendor processes against Materials & Processes requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and Materials & Processes documentation, including certifications, process specifications, and test plans.
• Communicate project status and risks with internal and external customers, stakeholders, and leadership, including during milestone reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with 2–7 years of experience, or a relevant master’s degree with 1–5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
• Ability to solve complex problems proactively, work in ambiguous and fast-moving environments, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organization, collaboration, communication, technical rigor, and execution skills.
• Eligibility for access to export-controlled technical data may require additional U.S. export control screening under NASA regulations, ITAR, or EAR.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed for critical project milestones.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on commercial spaceflight and human expansion beyond Earth.
• Collaborative learning environment with cross-functional teamwork.
• Work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on the task.
• Work involves extended sitting or standing and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.