Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Electromechanical) (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed are required. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain a U.S. export license under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Salary: $140,000–$195,000 per year, plus potential stock options, medical, vision and dental coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Design propulsion-system electromechanical components, including linear and rotary actuators and motors.
• Perform integrated system trades involving power systems, actuation rates, and force margins for flight vehicles.
• Own component design from initial concepts through product realization, including detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required.
• Establish assembly procedures and work hands-on with technicians to refine them.
• Define and support component development and qualification testing, and resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in high-power-density motor and/or actuator design.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical component design, including force and torque margin determination, materials and motor selection, wear, electronics, motor control, and software/firmware interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to learn new tools.
• Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and hardware testing.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an applicable U.S. export license.

Nice to have

• Experience designing and operating high-reliability, high-performance hardware.
• Experience with high-power-density and vacuum-rated components.
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to communicate technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, agile team developing a spacecraft from a clean-sheet design.
• Full-time employees may receive stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage are available.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

Hiring process

• Application received and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.