Systems Engineer II - Project Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Folsom, California or Reno, Nevada, United States

Salary: $82,460–$128,000 USD base salary annually; California range: $86,800–$128,000, Nevada range: $82,460–$121,600

Company

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

What you will do

• Support technical planning and execution of work packages for defense and aerospace projects.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team meetings and track action items, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Maintain integrated master schedules and milestone tracking with engineering and program management.
• Coordinate subcontractor deliverables, interfaces, and technical execution.
• Prepare statements of work and maintain engineering documentation, including test plans, ECNs, and interface documents.
• Track program deliverables, CDRLs, and contract requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field with 2 years of project engineering experience; equivalent master’s degree, experience, or education pathways may qualify.
• Basic understanding of the engineering project lifecycle from requirements definition through verification and delivery.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules; training is provided.
• Exposure to aerospace or defense programs, preferably DoD and MDA programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify and escalate technical risks.
• U.S. citizenship is required; must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and comply with ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace or defense.
• Experience with solid rocket motors or propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent engineering management and project planning tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off and flexible rewards supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with company matching of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, and additional employee support resources.
• Incentive plan eligibility and opportunities to work on mission-driven aerospace and defense projects.