Lead Test Operator (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Centennial, Colorado facility; occasional travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, Knoxville, Tennessee, or other testing and manufacturing locations may be required.

Salary: $38.00–$43.00 per hour, plus a shift differential.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures small turbine and jet propulsion systems using additive manufacturing for unmanned aerial defense and other defense applications.

What you will do

• Install, align, connect, and operate small turbine engines in test cells according to standard work instructions and pre-programmed test sequences.
• Install thermal couples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and other testing instrumentation on engine hardware.
• Perform mechanical and electrical work on supporting equipment, including cables, pipes, fittings, fixtures, and specialized tooling.
• Use hand tools, power tools, pneumatic equipment, measuring instruments, and prescribed software to complete and document test activities.
• Maintain test equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues, and support test-procedure and work-instruction improvements.
• Follow EHS and PPE requirements, communicate significant issues, support root-cause and corrective-action activities, and maintain accurate technical and timekeeping records.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience, including 2 years of mechanical and/or electrical assembly testing experience, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of testing processes, standard work instructions, hand-tool use, and lean manufacturing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, task-execution, initiative, and ability to learn through verbal instruction and hands-on experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; English communication is required.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance are required.
• Ability to work standing for most of the day and lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience with gas turbine engines for aviation applications.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and/or fuel supply systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical cabling and wiring.

Culture & Benefits

• Three-day workweek with three 12-hour shifts from Friday through Sunday.
• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity.
• Safety-focused, inclusive work environment supporting advanced manufacturing and defense production.