Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment Director (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY, United States

Salary: $175,000–$230,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a performance-focused aerospace and defense company developing and delivering advanced propulsion systems and other technical solutions.

What you will do

• Set, communicate, and execute the strategic plan for the Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment.
• Own the segment’s P&L and balance sheet, including targets for bookings, sales, and profit.
• Manage complex development and production programs across multiple customers.
• Build relationships with customers, industry partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support business growth and collaboration.
• Improve customer and operational performance metrics, including on-time delivery and product quality, while serving as the customer escalation point.
• Support new business opportunities and contribute to strategic planning, capital planning, workforce planning, and business performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience managing business functions in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated P&L leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, commercial negotiations, and sales organization management.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
• Experience with contract management, risk assessment, business planning, and financial decision-making.
• Ability to work onsite in Buffalo, NY, and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-oriented, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, and health savings benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and employee resource groups.