Build Reliability Engineer II, Vehicle (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $104,000–$156,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles, including the Terran R rocket, its manufacturing systems, and related aerospace technologies.

What you will do

• Own reliability and quality activities across vehicle design, planning, manufacturing, and program execution.
• Standardize drawings and manage design configuration, manufacturing documentation, work instructions, rework, and repair processes.
• Perform in-process build verification and coordinate travelled work across manufacturing operations.
• Manage nonconformance processes, as-built verification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop specifications, walk-down checklists, and quality inspection automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing company.
• Experience working with design engineering, manufacturing, production, and test personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, complex assembly practices, and quality processes and controls.
• Working knowledge of PLM, MES, ERP, and QMS software, plus proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to solve complex cross-functional problems, establish project objectives, and communicate effectively with technical teams and management.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of FMEA, APQP, SPC, and PPV methodologies.
• Experience introducing new hardware products into manufacturing, test, and production systems.
• Familiarity with high-volume inspection and data-driven acceptance methods.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 practices in aerospace programs.
• Experience defining and implementing processes from scratch across diverse teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Work focused on building the Terran R vehicle, factory, and scalable quality system.