Project Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States; on-site

Salary: $150,000–$250,000 per year, with flexible salary and equity compensation mixes.

Company

hirify.global develops coordinated radar satellite systems for real-time, high-resolution 3D Earth observation and mission-critical intelligence.

What you will do

• Define program structures, scopes, milestones, schedules, and dependencies for satellite missions and government contracts.
• Coordinate engineering teams and keep hardware and software deliverables on schedule.
• Identify resource requirements and negotiate staffing with functional managers.
• Surface program risks, propose mitigations, and translate engineering roadmaps into execution plans and release items.
• Support planning for new efforts through staffing plans, cost estimates, schedule assumptions, and resource utilization analysis.
• Partner with engineering leadership and executives on prioritization, staffing, and bid or no-bid decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting complex, high-stakes technical programs and delivering integrated hardware and software systems.
• Ability to learn highly technical concepts rapidly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong accountability and interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect deep technical details with executive-level strategy.
• Hands-on experience with electronic or mechanical hardware design, development, integration, or testing.
• Must satisfy U.S. ITAR requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or person eligible to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, SQL, or data visualization tools for program metrics and performance tracking.
• Experience in a high-growth, ambiguous, or clean-sheet hardware environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace or safety-critical hardware development.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside hardware engineering, software, and aerospace specialists on Earth observation technology.
• Culture focused on curiosity, collaboration, technical ambition, trust, and employee development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and commuter benefits.
• Meaningful equity participation with low-, medium-, or high-equity compensation options.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted via Google Meet, with a potential on-site visit.
• The typical process takes approximately 3–5 weeks from start to finish.