Quality Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. Successful candidates must pass a US government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at a government partner location. Occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel may be required.

Hiring range: $94,000–$130,000 USD per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles, including Terran R, and operates across rocket development, manufacturing, launch, landing, and refurbishment.

What you will do

• Provide quality oversight for test and launch operations, including build verification, issue ticket management, as-built verification, and non-conformance management.
• Plan and execute quality activities through work instruction reviews, process development, corrective action plans, and rework or repair documentation.
• Support and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System by developing and implementing quality policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Launch, Test, Manufacturing, and Responsible Engineering teams on quality and program objectives.
• Use data and metrics to identify trends, determine root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions across the product lifecycle.
• Support procurement and hardware readiness efforts for integration and launch execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work on-site in Cape Canaveral and obtain the required US government clearance.
• Willingness to support a dynamic operations environment, including occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel.

Nice to have

• Quality engineering experience in manufacturing, test, or aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or NASA standards.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and complex assembly processes.
• Experience with PLM, MES, ERP, or QMS systems.
• Experience with FMEA, APQP, SPC, or PPV methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Hands-on exposure to flight hardware and the full lifecycle of launch operations.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.