Fluids Subassemblies Manufacturing Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $102,000–$156,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures rockets, including the Terran R launch vehicle, and builds the manufacturing systems required for scaled launch operations.

What you will do

• Develop and launch a bending and welding work cell for the Aeon R and Terran R programs.
• Drive first-build and test activities through design-for-manufacturability guidance, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, work orders, and specifications.
• Design and implement tooling solutions that increase production output and reduce operational complexity.
• Create standard practices, troubleshooting guides, repair procedures, and manufacturing planning documents.
• Optimize production systems to reduce costs and improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with vehicle design, test, manufacturing, and production teams while owning processes from concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment, including internship experience.
• Experience working with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Experience owning a broad scope of work and authoring work instructions or test procedures for mechanical or fluid assemblies.
• Ability to define processes from scratch and roll them out through clear communication to diverse teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of orbital tube welding, tube bending, TIG welding, metallic fabrication, assembly procedures, and tooling design.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and drafting principles.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of rocket subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure gas systems, or avionics.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative environment alongside engineers and technicians to develop rocket manufacturing systems.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Emphasis on autonomy, ownership, safety, quality, and reliability.