Principal Solution Strategist (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid; may be based in Mojave, CA, Huntsville, AL, or another approved hirify.global location. Frequent domestic and international travel is required.

Salary: $209,000–$225,000 per year, plus eligibility for up to a 15% annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global engineers operationally realistic hypersonic testing at Mach 5+ using reusable, air-launched Talon testbeds to deliver flight data for national security and advanced technology development.

What you will do

• Identify and mature new business opportunities with Business Development, Government Relations, Advanced Programs, and Engineering leadership.
• Develop technical concepts, solution architectures, product roadmaps, schedules, and integrated development plans.
• Align customer opportunities with the technology roadmap and internal IR&D investments.
• Transition internally developed technologies into customer-funded programs through capture planning, technical engagement, and cross-functional coordination.
• Support white papers, technical volumes, customer briefings, and proposal development.
• Coordinate the transition from capture and award into program execution with Program Management.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace, defense, advanced technology development, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple organizations and working with executive, government, and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with government capture efforts, proposal development, strategic business growth, technology transition, or new product development.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, aerospace system development, product lifecycle management, DoD acquisition processes, and defense contracting.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship may be required for some government-cleared or otherwise restricted positions.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Experience with hypersonic systems, flight testing, advanced aerospace development, or organizations such as DoD, DARPA, AFRL, and NASA.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug healthcare coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into a 401(k), up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.