Manufacturing Engineer II (Environmental Test)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite manufacturing work. The role requires eligibility under U.S. export-control regulations, including U.S. person status or eligibility for deemed export licensing.

Salary: $112,000–$159,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations, spacecraft, liquid rocket engines, and related systems to support a continuous human presence in space.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design, test, quality, and technician teams to improve the manufacturability and assembly of avionics components and wire harnesses.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, assembly procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing plans.
• Design and manufacture vibration test fixtures, thermal heat sinks, and thermal-vacuum fixtures.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of avionics systems.
• Investigate manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and contribute to design reviews, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or avionics.
• Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and relevant IPC standards.
• Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX for design reviews and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of SMC-S-016 and experience with root cause analysis.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing under U.S. export-control regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience testing and troubleshooting avionics systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and other discounts.
• Free snacks, coffee, drinks, and dinner meals, with subsidized lunch and onsite food services.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends may be required for critical mission milestones.