Launch Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.

Compensation: $125,000–$175,000 estimated annual base salary, 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

• Manage satellite payload integration with launch vehicles and coordinate mission requirements, interfaces, and schedules with launch providers.
• Develop launch plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and company-wide processes for reliable vehicle launches.
• Oversee satellite transportation, handling, pre-launch processing, system checkouts, and countdown operations at launch sites.
• Verify mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility between satellites and launch vehicles.
• Support vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing, as well as anomaly resolution during launch campaigns.
• Coordinate with mechanical, avionics, and systems engineering teams and interface with regulatory agencies on launch approvals and compliance.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in production scheduling, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Experience with satellite manufacturing or related aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
• Experience working with launch vehicle providers, owning launch campaigns, and performing satellite testing, integration, and environmental qualification.
• Experience managing complex projects, cross-functional teams, timelines, and launch regulatory documentation; familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 submittal processes is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid vacation starting at 15 days and growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Childcare reimbursement for work-related travel, catered lunch, snacks, and a fully equipped workstation.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office, with flexibility to integrate work and life.