Propulsion Program Planner (Aerospace)

Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States; on-site. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may need authorization to receive technology controlled under U.S. export control laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Salary: $110,000–$150,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing defense technology startup developing autonomous, decentralized defense platforms and advanced propulsion systems.

What you will do

• Own cradle-to-grave planning and execution of propulsion hardware and subsystem builds from design release through manufacturing, testing, and integration.
• Translate technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and BOMs into manufacturing and build plans with Engineering and Design.
• Develop integrated schedules, material readiness plans, and program tracking tools for development and production milestones.
• Coordinate supplier execution for precision-machined components, castings, forgings, thermal systems, high-temperature materials, and rotating turbomachinery hardware.
• Monitor hardware status, supplier readiness, schedule risks, and mitigation plans across cross-functional teams.
• Support prototype development, qualification testing, NPI, transition to production, engineering changes, and sourcing strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting aerospace, propulsion, defense, advanced manufacturing, or complex hardware development programs.
• Experience with technical drawings, bills of materials, engineering documentation, manufacturing processes, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience coordinating Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel, with strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work on-site in San Luis Obispo and authorization to work in the United States are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with jet engines, propulsion systems, turbomachinery, rotating hardware, engine testing, or hardware qualification.
• Familiarity with high-temperature alloys, thermal systems, advanced aerospace materials, AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and government defense contracting.
• Experience with prototype builds, rapid development, NPI, supplier development, manufacturing operations, production planning, or program management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives and equity participation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
• Funding for continuing education, training, and professional development.
• Startup environment focused on rapid innovation, advanced manufacturing, and national security.
• Participation in E-Verify and commitment to equal employment opportunity.