Contracts Specialist (Aerospace)

Location: Remote within the United States; Houston, TX preferred. Periodic travel may be required.

Company

hirify.global develops rocket propulsion technologies, including rotating detonation rocket engines and detonation ramjets, for space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and government-adjacent agreements, including NDAs, purchase orders, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, and subcontracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, change orders, and close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and government-facing contracting frameworks.
• Maintain contract files and support configuration management for contract documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Business Development, Engineering, and Program Managers on contract obligations, deliverables, reporting, and milestones.
• Improve contract templates, playbooks, checklists, workflows, and internal guidance on interpretation and risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience with commercial contracts in government-facing or government-adjacent environments.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or another regulated sector with significant government interfaces.
• Expertise with contracting frameworks such as FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR.
• Strong record-keeping, attention to detail, communication, judgment, and ability to manage complex matters with minimal oversight.
• Must be able to meet U.S. ITAR requirements, including being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience in an in-house Legal or Contracts department supporting engineering, R&D, or government programs.
• DAWIA, NCMA, or another contracts administration certification.
• Experience with rapid-growth or technology-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and collaborative document workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work within the United States with a collaborative, cross-functional operating model.
• 401(k) plan and stock options.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Friday schedule and unlimited PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.