Space Systems Engineer (SDR)

Location: San Diego, California, US. On-site role with up to 10% travel; ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required, and security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Salary: $106,500–$197,500 per year in California.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through the systems engineering lifecycle from concept development to deployment and maintenance.
• Manage technical requirements and oversee integration, verification, and validation of software-defined radio products.
• Conduct performance analysis and modeling to predict and verify system behavior under varying conditions.
• Identify lifecycle risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex technical issues during design, development, and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical engineers and communicate technical information to customers and stakeholders.
• Support innovation, system design improvements, project planning, proposal activities, and technical presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience, or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, requiring an extensive background investigation.
• Experience leading or contributing across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, integration, verification, validation, and performance analysis.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and work on-site in San Diego, California.

Nice to have

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI Department of Defense clearance.
• Expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo or SysML.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in RF and communication system design and software-defined radio design and development.
• Willingness to work both in support and lead capacities across different functions.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong time management skills and ability to balance multiple tasks and projects.
• Experience preparing presentation materials, documenting technical designs, and presenting them.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, engaging workplace focused on professional growth, values, community commitment, and excellence.
• 9/80 schedule: work 9 out of every 14 days for 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.