Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I (Propulsion Systems)

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

Base salary: $82,000–$123,000 USD annually. Total compensation including equity: $89,000–$125,000 USD annually.

Company

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

What you will do

• Own the development of spacecraft propulsion products and systems from concept through production, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Create conceptual and detailed CAD designs, performance calculations, and analyses for propulsion components.
• Plan, set up, instrument, execute, and analyze propulsion tests.
• Review drawings, 3D PMI, reports, specifications, qualification documentation, and flight hardware release decisions.
• Manage schedules, priorities, technical risks, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and contribute to engineering processes, documentation, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a production environment involving extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.

Nice to have

• Mechanical design experience with NX or equivalent CAD software and PLM tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Experience with electrical or chemical storable-propellant systems, flight hardware, design reviews, and release documentation.
• Experience developing requirements and verification sets, test plans, test reports, and end-to-end qualification processes.
• Python skills for data manipulation and post-processing, plus hands-on integration and testing with National Instruments equipment.
• Experience with GD&T, engineering drawings, troubleshooting, and a master’s degree 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 HDHP options 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 focused on spacecraft, propulsion, and high-performance hardware for ambitious space missions.