Engineer / Scientist (Aerospace)

Location: Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA; on-site work is required as dictated by the program.

Salary: USD 110,000–150,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global delivers data-driven systems engineering, advanced analytics, research and development, and strategic advisory solutions for aerospace, biosecurity, defense, and national security customers.

What you will do

• Provide engineering and scientific support for AFRL research, development, experimentation, and technology transition activities.
• Conduct technical research, analyses, studies, and assessments for complex government programs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, technical approaches, architectures, designs, system concepts, maturity, feasibility, and transition potential.
• Support the development, testing, demonstration, integration, and transition of advanced technologies and capabilities.
• Identify technical risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities while supporting planning, requirements development, and technology roadmapping.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, presentations, status updates, and recommendations for government and contractor leadership.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, scientific research, technology development, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience conducting technical analysis, research, engineering support, or scientific work on complex programs.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, research and development, advanced technology, or another technically complex environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, organizational, and collaboration skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, physical science, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting AFRL, U.S. Space Force, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or government research and development organizations.
• Experience with space systems, satellite systems, space domain awareness, propulsion, sensors, directed energy, information systems, communications, C4I, or related technical areas.
• Familiarity with systems engineering and Department of Defense research, development, acquisition, and technology transition processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with government scientists, engineers, program managers, contractors, industry partners, and technical stakeholders.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational reimbursement program.
• Position is contingent upon contract award.