Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand office applicants must pass background and nationality checks and be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and manage regulatory mission submissions for launch vehicle missions.
• Review safety-critical component test reports, identify out-of-family components, and manage Flight Safety System summary reports and regulator communications.
• Prepare payload permit applications and produce Payload Safety Assessments for low-hazard payloads.
• Manage mission-specific payload hazards and ensure spacecraft programs meet orbital debris reduction requirements.
• Train to perform the Launch Safety Official role during launch operations and monitor regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal audits, maintain regulatory submissions during change management, and ensure timely annual reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• At least four years of engineering experience focused on regulatory compliance, requirements, or safety.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Strong project management, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Eligibility to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data is required for the New Zealand position.
• New Zealand office applicants must undergo background and nationality checks.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of regulations and standards for space systems and operations.
• Experience with safety management systems and standards.
• Ability to interpret new standards and regulations.
• Understanding of engineering development and production processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on rockets, spacecraft, and meaningful space missions.
• Collaborative environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and practical execution.
• Fast-paced work with tight deadlines and a focus on delivering results.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support for eligible US applicants.