Mission Systems Engineer (Space Systems)

Location: Fully onsite in Centennial, Colorado or Long Beach, California; U.S. work authorization and ITAR eligibility required.

Base salary: $130,000–$195,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for space security and defense.

What you will do

• Build mission modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities for trade studies, performance evaluations, feasibility assessments, and system architecture decisions.
• Design, simulate, and analyze rendezvous, proximity operations, and constellation mission trajectories.
• Optimize spacecraft maneuvers while balancing fuel efficiency, timing, mission objectives, and risk.
• Integrate mission systems across hardware, software, and operational components, coordinating with subsystem teams to resolve integration issues.
• Support testing, real-time mission execution, pre-flight and post-flight analysis, trajectory reconstruction, and anomaly investigations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders, government agencies, and customers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
• Hands-on experience with STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar mission analysis tools.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ and experience with simulation tools.
• Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance and meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with defense or classified space missions.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or up to 25 accrued PTO days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave and Sick Leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and equity participation.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.