Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Subassemblies (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite production-floor work

Salary: $86,000–$195,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and hardware for sustained human presence, microgravity research, and space manufacturing.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design teams to assess and improve the manufacturability of mechanical subassemblies.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment for efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production.
• Create manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for consistent hardware production.
• Investigate manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Establish quality control processes with quality assurance teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or a similar engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and DFM for components and subassemblies.
• Working knowledge of machining, drilling, assembly, bonding, and related manufacturing processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on in a production environment.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing under U.S. export-control requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and work overtime or weekends during critical mission milestones.

Nice to have

• Experience designing tooling or hardware with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX.
• Experience with flight hardware or safety-critical systems.
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to production.
• Experience addressing manufacturing non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Project management experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt position with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan.
• Personalized mental healthcare, ClassPass credits, and other discounts.
• Onsite food perks including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch.