Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; the role is based out of the Long Beach office and may involve work in production areas.

Base salary: $132,000–$220,000 USD annually. Total compensation, including equity: $165,000–$277,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for civil, commercial, and defense missions.

What you will do

• Own the development of spacecraft propulsion and fluidic products or systems as a technical lead.
• Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, system modeling, analysis, and design.
• Gather, define, and manage system requirements and lead systems engineering activities.
• Plan, instrument, execute, and analyze propulsion system tests.
• Make risk-based technical decisions and manage schedules, priorities, task assignments, and status communication.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and improve engineering processes, documentation, training, and technical reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or another engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in propulsion system development or another high-performance engineering field.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Expertise in propulsion system modeling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using tools such as Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, or Simscape.
• Experience with end-to-end development, Systems Engineering V, risk-based decision-making, and propulsion systems using electrical and chemical storable propellants.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jama, Python for data manipulation, NX or equivalent CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, PLM systems, and National Instruments data acquisition systems.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting flight hardware.
• Master’s degree or PhD.
• Hands-on engineering experience, strong communication skills, and comfort working with ambiguity.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock ownership through company equity and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional benefits include subsidized EV charging, fitness and gym benefits, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• Work involves collaboration, tight deadlines, hands-on engineering, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.