Sr Project Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Louisville, Colorado, United States. The role is based at the listed location and requires eligibility to work under U.S. Government international trade regulations.

Salary: $143,700–$197,608.50 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops satellites, spacecraft, mission systems, and components for space exploration, national security, and protection of space-based assets.

What you will do

• Lead medium-sized technical projects and cross-functional engineering teams through design, development, integration, and implementation.
• Balance technical, cost, schedule, quality, and programmatic constraints while delivering project outcomes.
• Conduct trade studies and technical evaluations and provide estimation support for proposals, contracts, and Basis of Estimates.
• Manage suppliers, Statements of Work, supplier issues, and return-to-green plans for supplier schedules.
• Own risk, cost, schedule, KPI, and Technical Performance Metric reporting in support of Program Management Teams.
• Coordinate with customers, stakeholders, engineering functions, and Program offices while mentoring junior engineers and resolving conflicts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, equivalent work experience, or a master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Typically 8+ years of related engineering experience with extensive technical expertise and demonstrated leadership.
• Experience leading technical teams and medium-sized projects across the development life cycle.
• Strong project management expertise, including EVMS, CAM, or equivalent methods, plus risk and opportunity management.
• Ability to manage complex engineering design evaluations and communicate technical concepts clearly across functional disciplines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. government authorizations.

Nice to have

• Project management focus or PMP certification.
• Experience with material acquisition, supply chain management, systems engineering, and integration.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera, CAD, engineering design tools, or product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies, project budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting space exploration, national security, and low Earth orbit operations.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.