Project Engineer III (Space Systems)

Location: Louisville, CO, United States. Onsite project engineering role requiring U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Salary: $119,064–$163,713 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops satellites, spacecraft, mission systems, and components for space exploration, national security, and sustained human presence in space.

What you will do

• Lead technical projects across multiple System Integration Laboratory and FlatSat environments.
• Design, develop, configure, integrate, and sustain hardware/software test benches, simulators, facilities, and ground support equipment.
• Plan facility builds, infrastructure upgrades, lab reconfigurations, equipment maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate test configuration planning and execution against technical specifications, interface requirements, quality standards, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Conduct trade studies, prepare technical estimates and Statements of Work, and coordinate suppliers, contracts, quality, manufacturing, and planning teams.
• Manage risks and opportunities, resolve cross-functional conflicts, mentor junior engineers and technicians, and drive standardization and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree, or a master’s degree with three years of experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience with advanced engineering, systems integration, and project execution expertise.
• Ability to lead small cross-functional teams and complete projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, risk management, and technical coordination skills.
• Knowledge of at least two functional disciplines outside engineering, such as supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or program management.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft and ground network systems, including network hardware and software subsystems.
• PMP certification and experience with project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.
• Experience with 2D CAD, engineering design tools, product lifecycle management, Agile, or Lean methodologies.
• Experience driving innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on space technology and national security.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Professional development and opportunities to contribute to advanced space missions.