Fluid Test Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite. The role requires approximately 20% travel for vehicle test support, including extended travel of up to one month, and availability for overtime, varying hours, shifts, and weekends.

Salary: $22–$56 USD per hour, depending on technician level and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and spacecraft to support human presence in space, microgravity research, manufacturing, and the emerging space economy.

What you will do

• Build and test high-pressure fluid and gas systems for the Haven-1 vehicle and test articles.
• Perform functional checks, high-pressure proof and leak tests, hazardous operations, and field test activities.
• Build and maintain test facilities, ground support equipment, propellant systems, high-pressure systems, and cryogenic systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems, including fluid fill, drain, handling, and sensor monitoring.
• Read and interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams and execute aerospace integration work such as safety cabling, helicoil installation, and torqueing fasteners and fittings.
• Operate heavy machinery and improve test processes, safety, and site productivity while working alongside engineers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least five years of experience in a production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience.
• Ability to work in tight spaces, stoop, bend, and crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing under U.S. export control requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and support critical mission milestones.

Nice to have

• Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems.
• Experience with gaseous oxygen, liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and employee discounts.
• Onsite food perks including snacks, coffee, cold drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch.