Senior Director Of Software Engineering (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Director of Software Engineering (Aerospace): Leading the development and delivery of mission-critical software systems for the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle with an accent on embedded flight software, chassis test platforms, and ground systems. Focus on driving engineering excellence, scaling high-performing teams, and ensuring safety-critical certification for reusable spaceflight technology.

Location: Must be based in the Greater Seattle Area (Relocation provided)

Salary: $272,109 - $380,951 (WA applicants)

Company

hirify.global is a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles to enable millions of people to live and work in space.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers across flight, test, and ground systems.
• Define and execute the software engineering roadmap aligned with New Glenn program milestones and reusability goals.
• Own the full software development lifecycle from architecture through flight certification.
• Drive rigorous development processes and validation methodologies for safety-critical aerospace systems.
• Partner with avionics and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and technical risk across concurrent work streams.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (Green Card holder) due to export control regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering embedded software for safety-critical or flight-critical systems.
• Strong expertise in RTOS, embedded C/C++, and hardware/software integration.
• Demonstrated ability to scale high-performing engineering organizations and manage cross-functional programs.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
• Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, or missile systems software development.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, NASA-STD-8739.8, or similar safety standards.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools like Simulink.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off per year plus 14 company-paid holidays.
• Education Support Program for continuous learning.