Propulsion Engineer, Stage (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Redondo Beach, United States

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops high-performance spacecraft from clean-sheet designs.

What you will do

• Own propulsion systems across the product lifecycle, including propellant, pressurization, engine feed, pneumatic, ignition, and attitude control systems.
• Design and maintain propulsion schematics, select hardware, and perform trade studies for performance and reliability.
• Generate CAD models and manufacturing drawings for fluid and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with structures, avionics, software, production, and test teams on hardware integration and performance.
• Plan and execute component- and system-level test campaigns, including procedures, operations support, data review, and anomaly resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• At least 2 years of hands-on engineering experience through university or personal projects, internships, or professional work.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to learn new software tools.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages.
• Fundamental understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR regulations.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Experience designing and delivering high-reliability, high-performance hardware.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX.
• Experience with GFSSP or other fluid network simulation tools.
• Experience with control systems or interfacing with GNC algorithms.
• Experience in component selection, sensor integration, and system-level trade studies.
• Experience in testing and operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, agile environment focused on high-performance spacecraft and clean-sheet designs.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible schedule with travel as needed.