Launch System Integration Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Irvine, California, United States; onsite role with up to 25% travel to launch sites

Salary: $105,000–$135,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global manufactures satellite products and provides end-to-end satellite solutions for aerospace, defense, civil, and commercial missions.

What you will do

• Lead launch segment activities for assigned space vehicle programs, including separation-system requirements, hardware packaging, shipping, unpacking, and launch integration planning.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for launch activities across internal disciplines, customers, and launch providers.
• Coordinate and conduct test campaigns for space vehicles and launch-related hardware.
• Write and execute assembly, integration, and test procedures for launch integration campaigns.
• Collaborate with design and tooling engineers on assembly, integration, and checkout tooling.
• Coordinate with program, engineering, and operations teams to meet launch requirements and milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in aerospace, mechanical, systems engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Hands-on payload or launch integration experience, or experience with large structural and electrical assembly.
• Experience with SSCMAN 91-710 compliance and MSPSP.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, external customers, and launch suppliers.
• U.S. citizenship or qualifying U.S. work authorization is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with SolidWorks, JAMA, or Valispace.
• Experience with spacecraft propellant systems, MGSE for structures handling, or space vehicle separation systems.
• Familiarity with GEVS or SMC-S-16 testing requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) matching and flexible time off.
• Education reimbursement and paid parental leave.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required.
• Professional office and manufacturing environment with occasional operation of lifts and overhead cranes.