Systems Engineer V - PE - Team Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid or remote within the United States, based in Folsom, CA; Reno, NV; Huntsville, AL; or Long Beach, CA. Approximately 20% travel is required.

Base salary: $153,615–$199,400 per year, excluding benefits and incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical space, defense, and national security technologies for applications ranging from ground systems to space.

What you will do

• Serve as chief project engineer or senior technical lead for large, multi-phase, and multi-contract defense and aerospace programs.
• Define system architecture, integration strategies, and verification approaches aligned with customer and mission objectives.
• Direct engineering execution across Integrated Product Teams and major subcontractors while managing technical, cost, and schedule compliance.
• Lead technical baseline definition, configuration management, system integration planning, and major design and integration reviews.
• Interface with executive management and Department of Defense customers during technical interchange meetings and milestone reviews.
• Manage technical deliverables, proposal support, cost estimation, new business capture, risk management, and engineering process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or another relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of project engineering experience.
• Expertise in system integration, verification planning, and risk-based engineering.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, programs, and major subcontractors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, including engagement with executive and customer audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance and meet U.S. Government ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Controllable solid rocket propulsion systems leadership experience.
• Functional management experience with small, highly technical teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Gym membership options, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Incentive plan eligibility and opportunities to work in a mission-driven engineering environment.