Launch Fluids Engineer II

Location: On-site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. Successful candidates must pass a U.S. government background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at a government partner location.

Salary: $104,000–$143,000 USD annually, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R, a commercial launch vehicle designed to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Design, fabricate, operate, and maintain the Terran R launch pad and support facilities.
• Design launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid systems and related components.
• Develop models, pipe stress analyses, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and work instructions.
• Supervise facility construction activation, commissioning, and initial operations.
• Solve technically challenging problems across multiple engineering disciplines and program phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of combined engineering experience.
• Experience with thermal and fluid analyses.
• General experience with valves, regulators, instrumentation, and other fluid components.
• Ability to clear a U.S. government background check for on-site work at the Cape Canaveral location.

Nice to have

• Experience operating complex fluid systems involving high-pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, or hydraulics.
• Knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
• Experience with ANSYS and piping analysis software such as Caesar or Bentley AutoPIPE.
• Experience working with DOD, USAF, or NASA personnel.
• Problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside launch, propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, and corporate teams.
• Autonomy, ownership, technical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration are emphasized.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.