Senior Systems Engineer I (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; based in the Long Beach office.

Base pay range: $124,000–$170,500 USD annually in California.

Company

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

What you will do

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• For U.S. office roles, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, admitted refugee or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations under ITAR.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge 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, thermal vacuum, random vibration, or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, teamwork, grit, and tight deadlines.
• Company stock and an employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, dependent care, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional perks include EV charging, fitness and gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• The role may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.