Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer II

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; based in a U.S. office

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, propulsion systems, and critical subsystems for civil, commercial, and defense missions.

What you will do

• Own new and existing propulsion products and systems as technical lead through the end-to-end development process.
• Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modelling, analysis, and system design.
• Gather, define, and manage requirements while leading systems engineering activities.
• Plan, instrument, execute, and analyze propulsion system tests.
• Make risk-based technical decisions and manage project schedules, priorities, task assignments, and status communication.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and maintain engineering standards through documentation, training, coaching, and work reviews.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in propulsion system development or an equivalent high-performance engineering field.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or another technical engineering discipline.
• Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using test data.
• Experience with requirements gathering, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and risk-based decision-making, plus experience with electric propulsion systems.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jama, Python for data manipulation, NX or equivalent CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, PLM software, or National Instruments data acquisition systems.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting flight hardware.
• Master’s degree or PhD and hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work through ambiguity.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount and company stock as part of total compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contribution.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, gym memberships, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• Work involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.