Staff Environmental Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite position. The position requires eligibility to access U.S.-controlled export information as a U.S. person or through deemed export licensing.

Salary: $160,000–$230,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and spacecraft to support long-term human presence, microgravity research, manufacturing, and the emerging space economy.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design teams to improve the manufacturability and assembly of avionics components and wire harnesses.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, onboard equipment, assembly procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing plans.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, environmental testing, and troubleshooting of avionics systems.
• Resolve manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to review manufacturing processes and ensure timely delivery of high-quality components.
• Participate in design reviews, quality-control activities, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or avionics.
• At least 3 years of experience designing and manufacturing vibration test fixtures.
• At least 3 years of experience designing and manufacturing thermal heat sinks and thermal vacuum fixtures.
• Understanding of SMC-S-016, avionics systems, electronics manufacturing, assembly techniques, and IPC standards.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person or otherwise be eligible for deemed export licensing under U.S. export-control regulations.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX.
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting avionics systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, vacation, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and other discounts.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.
• Overtime or weekend work may be required to support critical mission milestones.