Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Blue Ring, TS/SCI Required)

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States

Base pay range: $181,626.00–$254,275.35 per year for Colorado applicants.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable space vehicles and systems, including Blue Ring, for commercial and national security space missions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground systems supporting national security space missions.
• Capture requirements, define system architectures, and create detailed system design specifications with multifunctional teams.
• Develop secure software solutions and support requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
• Conduct system-level testing, performance tuning, and reliability improvements.
• Ensure deployments meet regulatory and security standards, including requirements associated with TS/SCI work.
• Document configurations and procedures, support operational teams, and coordinate with government customers and contractors.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or asylees.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience with space mission ground systems and national security space software development, standards, and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, encryption, data integrity, system integration, testing, and performance tuning.
• Experience defining and managing requirements, preferably with DOORS Next Generation, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific field.
• Programming experience with Python, Java, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, AWS, Azure, spacecraft subsystems, or space communications protocols such as CCSDS, DDS, or GMSEC.
• Knowledge of system safety analysis methods including FHA, FMECA, and FTA.
• Experience working with or proposing to U.S. Government research agencies such as NASA, AFRL, or DARPA.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning are emphasized.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company matching of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program, stock options for eligible regular employees, paid time off, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.