Senior Systems Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; based out of the Long Beach office. The position is for candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices and requires eligibility under U.S. ITAR regulations.

Base pay range: $132,000–$198,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for civil, commercial, national security, and defense missions.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements, verification techniques, interface specifications, CONOPS, and other design documents.
• Develop simulations and analyses across vehicle functions.
• Plan and execute tests, including test methods and data analysis.
• Lead the technical development of spacecraft missions and work hands-on with flight hardware.
• Assist with program and product management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• For U.S. office roles, eligibility under ITAR regulations is required: U.S. citizenship, lawful U.S. permanent residence, lawful admission as a refugee or asylee, or eligibility to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems including ADCS, EPS, space-ground communications, C&DH, and thermal control.
• Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, STK, JAMA, or DOORS.
• Experience with satellite operations and testing electrical subsystems and assemblies, thermal vacuum, random vibration, or HITL systems.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, teamwork, tight deadlines, and challenging space missions.
• Company stock, employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount, and competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA contribution; flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional benefits may include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• The role may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional moderate exposure to noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.