Manufacturing Engineer II - Test & Launch Structures (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. Successful candidates must pass a US government background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at a government partner location.

Salary: $104,000–$156,000 USD annually, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R rockets and launch systems for commercial payload delivery and future space exploration.

What you will do

• Evaluate and implement manufacturing and integration solutions for Test and Launch structures with design engineers.
• Lead fabrication and integration efforts, including coordination with third-party vendors.
• Own integration processes across structural builds, lifting and rigging, and proof testing.
• Collaborate with fluids, civil, electrical, and mechanical teams to develop integration strategies.
• Select manufacturing techniques and processes that meet design tolerances.
• Provide input on and approve designs for manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing activities involving structural builds, precision tooling, ground support equipment, or similar hardware.
• Experience with CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting partial or full life-cycle structural build projects, including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing.
• Working knowledge of line boring, match drilling, milling operations, and metrology for achieving tight structural tolerances.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, evaluate options, and support effective manufacturing or integration solutions.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience in a partial or full life-cycle design engineering role.
• Experience with AFSPCMAN 91-710 or similar range safety, launch, or aerospace compliance requirements.
• Experience with Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, NASA, or similar government or aerospace customers.
• Experience designing, analyzing, or supporting fabrication of large steel, aluminum, or similar structural systems.
• Experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms, moving assemblies, engineering drawings, or GD&T standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Collaborative work across launch, propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, fluids, civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.