Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I (Spacecraft Propulsion)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite office-based role.

Base pay: $115,000–$172,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, propulsion systems, and other critical space subsystems for civil, commercial, defense, and exploration missions.

What you will do

• Own the development of spacecraft propulsion and fluidic products or systems as a technical lead.
• Perform performance calculations, systems modelling, static and transient analysis, validation, and system design.
• Define and manage requirements and lead systems engineering activities.
• Plan, set up, instrument, execute, and analyze propulsion tests.
• Make risk-based technical decisions, manage schedules, prioritize work, and coordinate engineers and technicians.
• Mentor team members and contribute to engineering processes, documentation, training, and peer reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or another engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in propulsion system development or another high-performance engineering field.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, or Simscape.
• Experience with the full development lifecycle, including requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing.
• Experience with Systems Engineering V, risk-based decision making, and propulsion systems using electrical and chemical storable propellants.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jama, Python data manipulation, NX or equivalent CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, and PLM tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Experience with National Instruments data acquisition systems, flight hardware testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on engineering experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in ambiguous environments.
• Master’s degree or PhD.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock compensation and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and flexible spending accounts.
• Additional perks include fitness facilities or gym discounts, subsidized EV charging, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.