Electrical Engineer II or III (eGSE)

Location: On-site in Long Beach, California, United States; project-related travel is typically 10%–25%.

Base salary: $85,000–$130,000 for Level II or $110,000–$145,000 for Level III per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for space security.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain ground support systems and equipment according to technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.
• Plan and execute equipment modifications, repairs, calibrations, and maintenance for racks, enclosures, and DAQs used in system and component-level testing.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation for installations, troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades.
• Design GSE schematics and support fabrication, bring-up, and checkout of ground support equipment.
• Maintain documentation for engineering processes, changes, and maintenance activities to ensure traceability.
• Provide on-site technical assistance during scheduled maintenance and testing while ensuring safe and correct equipment use.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience building test equipment and interfacing with DAQ hardware in a test or production laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and serial communication protocols, including signal integrity, grounding, and shielding.
• Ability to maintain or obtain a TS//SCI clearance.
• Must meet U.S. Government ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.
• Ability to work on-site and meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

Nice to have

• Aerospace or startup experience.
• PCB design experience with Altium.
• Test software experience with C++, Python, LabVIEW, or Simulink.
• Mechanical or electrical CAD experience, including tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience designing, building, and testing wire harnesses.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage with HRA/HSA options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan and parental leave.
• Equity compensation.
• Safety and quality are treated as top priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.