Senior Spacecraft Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Greater Seattle Area, on-site

Salary: $150,000–$200,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is building satellite infrastructure for the orbital economy, including systems for space-based energy transmission, on-orbit computing, and secure optical data delivery.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and integrate spacecraft subsystems covering structures, power, thermal systems, and avionics.
• Own spacecraft architecture components from early design through integration and testing.
• Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, mass, power, and reliability.
• Develop spacecraft layouts, CAD models, system schematics, requirements, ICDs, and test plans.
• Plan and execute subsystem and full-vehicle integration and test campaigns.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, optical, and GNC engineers on system-level performance.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; internships and relevant projects count.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems such as structures, power, thermal systems, or avionics.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering analysis, system design, and problem-solving.
• Must satisfy U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected-individual status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with spacecraft hardware integration, assembly, and testing.
• Familiarity with thermal-vacuum, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Experience with CAD, FEA, thermal modeling, GNC, orbital mechanics, or mission design.
• Experience with high-reliability or safety-critical systems and validation practices.
• Prior experience at a space, aerospace, or deep-tech organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Equity in hirify.global.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k), paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Daily office lunch and a stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks.