Principal Turbomachinery Test Responsible Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $185,000–$277,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, propulsion systems, and launch vehicles, including the Terran R vehicle and Aeon-R engine family.

What you will do

• Develop fuel and oxidizer turbopump assemblies for the Aeon-R engine family.
• Perform or support structural, thermal, and fluid analyses of turbomachinery.
• Collaborate with propulsion development, manufacturing, testing, launch, and integration teams.
• Drive projects from design and development through completion.
• Diagnose and resolve complex turbomachinery operational issues.
• Support the development and maturation of reusable rocket engine systems for Terran R.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or related technical qualification with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery design, analysis practices, and fundamental principles.
• Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex turbomachinery operational issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and complete projects in an ambiguous, fast-paced aerospace environment.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with bladed CFD, structural, modal, or rotordynamics analyses.
• Experience designing inducers, impellers, or turbine components for bladed turbopumps.
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
• Experience working on a flight development program.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Collaborative environment spanning propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, launch, and integration.