Propulsion Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Propulsion Engineer (Aerospace): Designing, evaluating, and testing in-space propulsion components and systems for advanced satellites with an accent on the full lifecycle of fluid components. Focus on optimizing manufacturability and performance of flight hardware in cleanroom and factory environments.

Location: Onsite in San Francisco, USA. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status is required

Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites providing secure networks to global enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

What you will do

• Own the full lifecycle of fluid components from requirements definition through to on-orbit operation.
• Design, test, integrate, and operate satellite propulsion systems with an emphasis on manufacturability and performance.
• Support satellite propulsion system manufacturing, integration, and testing in a cleanroom and factory environment.
• Develop and streamline design criteria to deliver flight hardware and test equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Perform high-level system analysis and evaluate interdependent system effects using physics and engineering fundamentals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline such as engineering or physics.
• 1-5+ years of professional industry experience in propulsion design or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience working with fluid systems.
• Working knowledge of electric and chemical propulsion systems.
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status is required.
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• End-to-end project experience including design, test, build, and operation of complex systems.
• Direct experience in Manufacturing, Weld, or Integration Engineering roles.
• Proficiency with structural or fluid analysis tools such as ANSYS, Fluent, or GFSSP.
• Experience with precision welded assemblies or specific space propulsion systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and familiarity with industry standards (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs).

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation package including base salary and a significant equity package via incentive stock options.
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free on-site catered meals.