Systems Engineer II – Systems (Aerospace)

Location: Folsom, CA or Reno, NV; U.S. Citizenship is required, and applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and comply with ITAR regulations.

Base salary: $82,460–$128,000 USD; California range: $86,800–$128,000 USD; Nevada range: $82,460–$121,600 USD.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical defense, national security, and space technologies.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements, including traceability and compliance.
• Support system-level verification plans, procedures, compliance matrices, reviews, inspections, and tests.
• Identify, document, track, and help mitigate technical risks.
• Maintain MBSE artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw.
• Collaborate with propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety teams.
• Support configuration management, change control, technical reviews, planning, task tracking, and status reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college or university; a master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• 2–4 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or related engineering programs.
• Experience supporting requirements development, verification activities, or risk management.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalent, SysML diagrams, and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw.
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle principles, including the INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, or EIA-632.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support technical risk assessments and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn and grow, and able to contribute in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible for federal contract work, obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance, and comply with ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency processes or similar DoD program environments.
• Exposure to SRR, PDR, CDR, or TRR technical reviews.
• Basic understanding of system architecture frameworks such as DoDAF.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to mission success.

Culture & Benefits

• Travel up to approximately 10%.
• Flexible Time Off and flexible benefits supporting work-life balance and well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with substantial company contributions.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%, wellness programs, gym memberships, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Incentive plan eligibility and opportunities to work in a mission-driven engineering environment.