Beam Planning Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Beam Planning Software Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and implementing sensing and communication beam planning algorithms for large-scale satellite constellations with an accent on RF/laser propagation, link budgets, and mechanical constraints. Focus on building robust simulation infrastructure, optimizing resource allocation, and integrating planning tools into production systems for high-power spacecraft.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, CA. Role requires U.S. Person status for ITAR compliance.

Salary: $123,000–$200,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown to support missions from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Design and implement beam planning algorithms for satellite constellations.
• Develop physics-based models for spacecraft communication systems and subsystems.
• Perform constellation performance analysis to support engineering and business decisions.
• Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for 20kW+ spacecraft.
• Develop robust tooling for rapid deployment of high-quality production code.
• Conduct data analysis and anomaly investigation to resolve on-orbit issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, green card holder, or protected individual) for ITAR compliance.
• Must be based in Los Angeles, CA.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Rust, C++, or similar compiled languages.
• Experience with scientific Python, Julia, or MATLAB.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and CI/CD systems.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in physics, aerospace, electrical engineering, or operations research.
• Experience with optimization algorithms, graph theory, or scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of space communication modeling (RF propagation, interference, ground networks).
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulations, probability, and statistics.
• Background in spacecraft modeling and orbital mechanics.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Life insurance and other perks.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking satellite technology in a fast-paced startup environment.