Principal Integration & Test Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Principal Integration & Test Engineer (Aerospace): Developing company-wide standards for vehicle test and confirming spacecraft flightworthiness with an accent on environmental test campaigns and vehicle build/test flow optimization. Focus on leading proto-qualification campaigns, managing launch vehicle interfaces, and building constellation-level control.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR or eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Develop company-wide manual and automated vehicle test standards to confirm spacecraft flightworthiness.
• Operate spacecraft during system tests at the factory, test facilities, and launch sites using telemetry and commands.
• Lead high-visibility proto-qualification campaigns for development and flight hardware.
• Manage contractual relationships and deliverables with launch vehicle providers, including interface control documents.
• Mentor junior team members and interface with customers to scope payload testing based on failure modes.
• Assess risks and optimize vehicle build/test flows for at-rate production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in an integration, test, or automation engineering role.
• 5+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft, including subsystem checkouts and system acceptance testing.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal vacuum, random vibration), clean rooms, and ESD-sensitive equipment.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Rust, and experience with Linux systems.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" (citizen, lawful permanent resident, etc.) or eligible for an export control license.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Equity ownership in the company.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, groundbreaking space startup environment.