(Senior) Propulsion Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Atlanta, GA, US — On-site

Salary: $100K–$180K plus 0.10%–0.40% equity

Company

hirify.global builds reusable satellites and spacecraft designed to go to space and return.

What you will do

• Design and analyze liquid propulsion components, including thrusters, valves, and feed systems.
• Develop thermally and structurally optimized propulsion assemblies using advanced manufacturing methods.
• Conduct system-level trade studies covering propellants, feed configurations, and pressurization strategies.
• Lead or support ground-testing campaigns, including hotfire testing and data analysis.
• Collaborate with avionics, GNC, and structures teams on propulsion integration.
• Develop propellant-handling protocols, test procedures, and safety documentation.

Requirements

• US citizenship or visa status permitting work in the US is required.
• 3+ years of experience for the senior role; propulsion experience may include academic, professional, or hands-on project work.
• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with pressure-fed liquid propulsion, thermal analysis, and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency with CAD, FEA, and modeling tools for propulsion and fluid-system design.

Nice to have

• Experience with metallic additive manufacturing, particularly for high-temperature components.
• Experience with propulsion-system testing, hotfire campaigns, or ground-support infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Work on real flight hardware and reusable space systems.
• Environment emphasizing critical thinking, speed, ownership, and hands-on engineering.
• Compensation includes $100K–$180K salary and 0.10%–0.40% equity.