Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. Flexible schedule and travel may be required. Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Salary: $110,000–$160,000 per year, plus potential stock options.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Own design, analysis, implementation, and operation of in-space propulsion system elements, including bipropellant thrusters, valves, and pressure components.
• Conduct performance and functional analyses and hardware testing.
• Create and execute development, acceptance, and qualification test campaigns.
• Support on-orbit missions through flight-data reviews and anomaly resolution.
• Perform mission-specific analyses and risk assessments for program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable, integrated spacecraft systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion and prior work with bipropellant rocket propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials.
• Ability to perform system trades, including thermal-fluids analyses and materials selection.
• Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Ability to operate complex test systems, including vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers, and work collaboratively in small teams.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Lead experience with ground-test or flight propulsion systems.
• Experience with in-space propulsion, preflight mission analysis, and on-orbit mission operations.
• Familiarity with NASA and DoD propulsion standards, SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, or similar tools.
• CAD proficiency and experience in a startup or agile development environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, agile environment focused on clean-sheet spacecraft designs.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time hires.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.