Systems Engineering Architect (Aerospace)

Location: Irvine, California, United States; onsite professional office and manufacturing environment

Salary: $200,000–$255,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global manufactures satellite products and provides end-to-end satellite solutions for aerospace, defense, military, civil, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Define spacecraft system architecture roadmaps aligned with mission objectives.
• Lead analyses of alternatives across avionics, power, propulsion, communications, navigation, and security.
• Architect end-to-end satellite solutions and establish interoperable technical standards.
• Guide subsystem design, integration, verification, qualification, and deployment.
• Track technical performance, schedules, budgets, and architecture project execution.
• Mentor engineering teams and collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, mission operations, government stakeholders, and industry partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering and architecture.
• Expertise across avionics, power, propulsion, security, computer architecture, communications, and navigation subsystems.
• Experience architecting complex systems of systems for space missions and leading technology roadmaps and analyses of alternatives.
• Strong background in RF communications, software-defined radios, antennas, digital signal processing, and navigation algorithms.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance are required; U.S. space technology export authorization requirements apply.

Nice to have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with deep-space communications, inter-satellite links, ground station networks, secure computing architectures, or spectrum management.
• Experience working with NASA, the Department of Defense, or other government partners.
• Patents, publications, or successful technology transitions demonstrating innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) match and flexible time off.
• Education reimbursement and paid parental leave.
• Life insurance coverage and employee referral benefits.
• Work in a professional office environment within a satellite manufacturing company.