Senior Propulsion Components Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Hiring range: $133,000–$170,500 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and manufacturing systems, including the Terran R launch vehicle and Aeon R engines.

What you will do

• Design and commission test assets and systems incorporating fluid, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Author and optimize test sequences, procedures, and operational processes for first-article development and high-volume production.
• Review and analyze test data to evaluate Terran R and Aeon R component performance.
• Define and standardize operational requirements and processes to improve safety, data quality, and test repeatability.
• Plan and execute projects that improve test capabilities and operational efficiency in alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience authoring and executing test procedures, designing and commissioning complex fluid-mechanical systems, and leading failure and anomaly investigations.
• Strong understanding of fluid, thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of safety standards, common test hazards, and appropriate mitigations.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and make critical decisions under pressure.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with industry test standards such as SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D, and MIL-STD-810G.
• Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and control systems.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, regulators, check valves, actuators, and other fluid-system components.
• Interest in hands-on work across product development and production phases.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous, cross-functional work with direct input into hardware iterations and engineering decisions.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.