Quality Engineer II, Test & Launch (Aerospace)

Location: On-site at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States. Occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel may be required. Successful candidates must pass a US government-administered background check for on-site work at a government partner location.

Salary: $94,000–$142,000 USD per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and launch systems, including the Terran R vehicle, to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Perform in-process build verification, as-built verification, issue ticket processing, and non-conformance management.
• Review work instructions and develop processes, corrective action plans, and rework or repair documentation.
• Support the AS9100 Quality Management System by developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams.
• Use quality data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing company.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, complex assembly practices, and quality processes and controls.
• Working knowledge of PLM, MES, ERP, and QMS software.
• Ability to work on-site in Stennis, Mississippi and pass the required US government background check.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of FMEA, APQP, SPC, and PPV methodologies.
• Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.
• Experience defining and implementing new processes across diverse teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with large-scale propulsion systems, stage assemblies, and test stands.
• Cross-functional collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.