Sr. Manager, Software Integration and Test (Aerospace)

Location: Kent, Washington or Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Travel expected up to 10% of the time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or asylees under ITAR requirements.

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $197,004–$275,805.60 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems, with this role supporting the Blue National Security business unit.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, hire, and develop a software integration and test team.
• Oversee software-in-the-loop infrastructure, modeling and simulation, and test-bed validation.
• Develop and execute software-in-the-loop test and validation plans.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and delivery of integration and test objectives.
• Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle test, flight software, and systems engineering teams.
• Define and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment, while reporting progress and risks to program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development, integration, or testing experience in the aerospace industry.
• 2+ years of people management experience, including team building, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python or similar scripting languages.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems, embedded control systems, APIs, interfaces, device drivers, and communication protocols including UDP/TCP, I2C, and UART.
• Understanding of software development life cycles, testing methodologies, version control, and strong written and verbal communication.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree and experience with large-scale engineering systems or space vehicle software simulation integration.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD tools, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, SVN, or DOORS Next Generation.
• Experience with hardware emulation tools such as Simics and debugging at the software-hardware interface.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, GNC systems, 6DOF dynamics, electrical and electronic engineering, or IP networking.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, collaboration, inclusion, trust, equality, and teamwork are emphasized.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off and up to 14 company-paid holidays.