Avionics Engineer - Batteries (All Levels) (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite

Salary: $130,000–$165,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and services for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Develop lithium-ion battery packs that meet spacecraft mission requirements.
• Own the battery product lifecycle from concept through full-rate production.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Generate electrical, structural, and thermal models.
• Contribute to spacecraft development in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience in battery development.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery qualification and safety standards, including UN 38.3.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronics.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale, and resolve concerns.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience qualifying spacecraft products.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Simcenter, ANSYS, or Altium Designer.
• Experience designing harsh-environment power electronics and electromechanical assemblies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a high-reliability spacecraft development environment.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Hiring process

• Application review and introductory phone interview.
• Technical phone interview(s).
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.