Systems Engineer, Mission Success & Performance (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer, Mission Success & Performance (Aerospace): Designing and optimizing mission execution processes for LEO satellite constellations with an accent on predictable outcomes and technical integrity. Focus on bridging pre-launch V&V campaigns with post-launch operational performance to improve asset utility and platform resilience.

Location: Remote (Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR/EAR regulations)

Salary: $142,000 - $208,000

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.

What you will do

• Drive architectural decisions and processes to scale spacecraft production and mission operations reliably.
• Partner with Mission Systems Engineers to own and track V&V compliance and test coverage campaigns.
• Analyze on-orbit telemetry and platform operations to maximize the utility and capacity of deployed assets.
• Integrate on-orbit performance data back into the early-phase design of subsequent platform iterations.
• Increase platform autonomy and resilience to maximize customer uptime while minimizing operator toil.
• Act as a key technical stakeholder for internal tooling roadmaps, utilizing software skills to extend baseline code.

Requirements

• M.S. or higher degree in an engineering field plus 8+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Experience with deployed systems operating in high-reliability, performance-critical environments.
• Extensive experience in AI&T workflows and V&V strategies, including tracking defect escape rates.
• Deep understanding of spacecraft autonomy, fault management architectures, and FSW/GSW integration.
• Strong software skills in Python or Julia to build upon existing codebases.
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Nice to have

• Experience as a lead systems engineer or technical stakeholder in an agile environment.
• Remote sensing instrument experience across multiple modalities (optical, multispectral, RF).
• Hands-on experience developing or utilizing complex simulation environments.
• Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes like version control and code review.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus equity grants.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time.
• Paid parental leave.