Space Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Remote within the United States, excluding North Dakota, Vermont, and Rhode Island

Salary: $141,500–$224,000 annually. For specific work locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area: $176,000–$264,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops global communications solutions for consumers, businesses, governments, and military customers.

What you will do

• Design and develop spacecraft subsystems, satellites, and constellations from concept through launch and operations.
• Lead subsystem and satellite integration planning, organization, and execution.
• Perform mission and system design, including technical responses to bids, reviews, presentations, and reports.
• Resolve hardware/software interface issues and define system input and output parameters.
• Develop, review, and execute satellite system and subsystem test configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, government representatives, and technical specialists.

Requirements

• 8+ years of space vehicle or payload design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Satellite Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience architecting, designing, developing, and fielding satellites, payloads, communication subsystems, and TT&C data networks.
• Deep familiarity with at least one spacecraft subsystem and experience with requirements management, system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience with orbital analysis and spacecraft simulation using STK, FreeFlyer, or custom tools, plus satellite mission operations experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance is required. Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Low Earth Orbit operations experience.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams across business development, systems, software, RF circuits, and FPGA design.
• Technical background in RF systems, including RADAR, electronic warfare, or communications.
• Experience leading multi-vehicle spacecraft missions from concept through on-orbit operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on defense and communications programs with significant national and global impact.
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity work environment.
• Compensation may include additional cash or stock incentives.
• Benefits may include medical, financial, and other wellness-focused offerings.