Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite role

Base salary: $100,000–$150,000 USD annually. Total compensation including equity: $111,000–$168,000 USD annually.

Company

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

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end development of spacecraft propulsion and fluidic products or systems, serving as a technical lead.
• Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modeling, analysis, and design.
• Gather, define, and manage requirements while leading systems engineering activities.
• Plan, instrument, execute, and analyze propulsion system tests, including troubleshooting flight hardware.
• Manage schedules, priorities, task assignments, technical risks, and status communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and contribute to engineering processes, documentation, training, and reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in propulsion system development or another high-performance engineering field.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience with systems engineering, technical risk assessment, testing, and data analysis.
• Ability to work in production areas with prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes.

Nice to have

• Experience with propulsion modeling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, or similar tools.
• Python experience for data manipulation and post-processing.
• Mechanical design experience with NX or equivalent CAD software, plus GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience with Jama, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments data acquisition systems, and storable electrical or chemical propellants.
• Master’s or PhD in engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock as part of total compensation 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.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• Work involves fast-paced aerospace programs, tight deadlines, hands-on hardware development, teamwork, and technical ownership.