Senior Events Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Playa Vista, California; in-person, 5 days per week

Salary: $125,000–$150,000 annually, plus performance-based bonuses and equity.

Company

hirify.global is an orbital logistics company developing reusable Earth-return vehicles for in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, global space delivery, defense, commercial cargo, research, and critical aid missions.

What you will do

• Own the internal and external events calendar and develop event strategy across multiple programs.
• Plan and execute employee events, offsites, office openings, customer and investor visits, executive dinners, media gatherings, demos, and conference-side events.
• Manage trade-show activations, including booth logistics, floor plans, production schedules, registration quality assurance, brand execution, and on-site coordination.
• Lead timelines, travel, shipping, production, day-of operations, vendor sourcing, contracts, and budget tracking.
• Coordinate programming, content, and run-of-show with Marketing, Communications, Business Development, Operations, IT, Facilities, Security, and leadership.
• Define KPIs, collect feedback, deliver post-event recaps, and create repeatable processes and templates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing complex B2B events, trade shows, or experiential programs.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or another technical or regulated industry.
• Strong project management, budgeting, vendor management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple events under tight timelines and leading physical, operational, and guest-facing production.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during event weeks when needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations for access to export-controlled information and technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the base medical tier and all vision and dental premiums covered.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Paid time off, nine paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea.
• Pet-friendly office with monthly company events and happy hours.
• Opportunity to work with aerospace, new-space, and deep-tech leaders on orbital infrastructure.