Mission Operations Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; On-site. U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.

Salary: $110,000–$160,000 base annually, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup that manufactures satellite buses at scale through software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-focused hardware.

What you will do

• Develop, validate, and execute mission plans and operations products for flight vehicles.
• Own the roadmap, processes, and operations products for a satellite bus line.
• Lead spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations.
• Operate and monitor satellites in real time, including anomaly detection, safing, and recovery.
• Drive fault-protection strategies and automation for onboard and ground systems.
• Analyze telemetry and mission data, resolve anomalies with engineering teams, and standardize operations practices while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct mission operations experience, including mission planning, commissioning, and anomaly resolution.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, telemetry analysis, automation, mission operations software, and satellite operations tools such as STK or GMAT.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and a company-paid healthcare package covering medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Childcare reimbursement for work-related travel, catered lunches, and unlimited snacks.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office, with office community events, a dedicated desk setup, and productivity tools.