Senior Propulsion & Ordnance Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Propulsion & Ordnance Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and delivering ignition and energetic systems for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles with an accent on reliable motor ignition and flight termination. Focus on developing robust energetic devices, performing thermal and structural analyses, and executing high-cadence ground test campaigns.

Location: Onsite; U.S. citizenship is required

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage defense company developing advanced hypersonic strike vehicles and defense systems.

What you will do

• Design and develop rocket motor ignitors, detonators, AFTS destruct charges, and linear shaped charges.
• Lead the architecture and detailed design of ignition and ordnance hardware and their integration with vehicle systems.
• Perform thermal, structural, and energetic performance analyses for extreme environments.
• Plan and execute ground test campaigns, analyzing results to drive design improvements.
• Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and safety teams to ensure seamless vehicle architecture integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to propulsion and ordnance design best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion, ignition systems, or ordnance design for aerospace or defense.
• Strong background in rocket motor ignitors, detonators, and explosive devices like shaped charges.
• Proficiency in analysis and modeling tools such as MATLAB or ANSYS.
• Experience with hardware build, integration, and troubleshooting in lab/test environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful long-term equity sharing in the company's growth.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and a $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Onsite perks including catered meals, a fully stocked kitchen, and EV charging.