Mechanical Technician II (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $47,000–$63,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Integrate spacecraft precision attitude determination and control products in a clean environment.
• Assemble electrical, mechanical, and opto-mechanical subassemblies for star tracker and reaction wheel product lines.
• Perform functional and performance testing of reaction wheel and star tracker subassemblies and units.
• Install bearings, apply lubricants and staking compounds, and shim reaction wheels to achieve required clearances and bearing preloads.
• Clean components using ultrasonic and manual isopropanol cleaning methods, and occasionally rework fixtures and production components.
• Complete final inspections and accurately document activities and collected data.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience with precision mechanical integration.
• Excellent fine motor skills, including the ability to manipulate small components with fine tweezers.
• Excellent close-range vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift of 8 or more hours, work in tight or elevated areas, and perform repetitive physical movements.
• Ability to handle tools and equipment precisely and lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-reliability aerospace or spacecraft components, machined aluminum, bearings, and optics.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, torque wrenches, drills, and basic metalworking tools.
• Experience using an optical microscope with 4–20x magnification.
• Familiarity with cleanroom, cleanbench, and ESD-sensitive hardware practices.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, work independently, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on spacecraft, payloads, and components supporting ambitious space missions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• RRSP retirement plan options and an employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Additional discounts and employee perks.