Ground Integration Lead (Aerospace)

Company

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

What you will do

• Define and execute the long-term vision for end-to-end ground systems integration.
• Lead the development of in-house ground infrastructure and manage relationships with third-party mission partners.
• Architect secure ground systems capable of operating at multiple levels of classification.
• Build and scale a team of experienced ground integration engineers.
• Collaborate with Ground Software and Flight Software teams to unlock new mission capabilities.
• Represent the company in recruiting, industry events, and strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status (Citizen, Green Card holder, etc.) per ITAR regulations.
• Top Secret Clearance.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years of leadership experience at the department or organization level.
• Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Mathematics, or a STEM discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or C#.NET.
• Familiarity with cloud systems, CI/CD, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Understanding of system architectures supporting orbital and ground systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth Series C startup environment.
• Contribute to a groundbreaking vision of developing the solar system.
• Collaborative culture that encourages non-traditional career paths.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.