Manufacturing Engineer II, Subassemblies, Second Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; second shift starts at 3:00 PM PT.

Hiring range: $104,000–$156,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R rockets and the manufacturing systems required to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Own vehicle subassembly hardware from design release through build, testing, and delivery across fluid, electrical, and structural systems.
• Develop and release build flows, work instructions, and test procedures for repeatable, high-quality execution.
• Support first-article builds and create scalable processes for higher production rates.
• Provide hands-on floor support, resolve build and test issues, incorporate technician feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with design, supply chain, production, test, technicians, and vendors on part readiness, tooling, schedules, and handoffs.
• Help develop manufacturing infrastructure, including tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards.

Requirements

• Engineering or related technical degree and 2+ years of hands-on experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing or integration environment.
• Experience investigating hardware issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing root-cause corrective actions.
• Knowledge of assembly and test procedures, tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks.
• Ability to collaborate across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams.
• Proficiency in GD&T, CAD, and basic design or test analysis.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: LOX cleanliness, leak checking, sensor checkouts, tube bending, tool design, crane operations, or subassembly builds.

Nice to have

• Experience with new aerospace product introduction or transitioning hardware from prototype to production.
• Experience authoring and executing test procedures or serving as a test conductor for integrated system verification.
• Familiarity with hazardous operations, fluid system safety, or pressurized and high-risk test environments.
• Experience in lean environments, vendor engagement, tool development, or leading small teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous, collaborative environment with ownership and cross-functional impact.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.