Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite role. U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. export-control rules may also require U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or applicable government authorizations.

Base pay: $100,000–$150,000 USD annually, with level and compensation determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for civil, commercial, and defense missions.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end development of spacecraft propulsion and fluidic products or systems, serving as a technical lead.
• Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modeling, analysis, and system design.
• Gather, define, and manage requirements while leading systems engineering activities.
• Plan, set up, instrument, execute, and analyze propulsion and flight-hardware tests.
• Make risk-based technical decisions and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build schedules, coordinate engineers and technicians, mentor team members, and maintain engineering standards and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in propulsion system development or another high-performance engineering field.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience with systems engineering, requirements, testing, technical risk assessment, and end-to-end product development is relevant to the role.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing computer-based work, with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Nice to have

• Propulsion modeling and static or transient analysis using Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, or similar tools.
• Experience with electrical or chemical storable-propellant systems, flight-hardware testing, and troubleshooting.
• Python for data manipulation and post-processing.
• Mechanical design using NX or equivalent CAD software, GD&T, engineering drawings, and PLM tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Experience with Jama, National Instruments data acquisition systems, and a master’s degree or PhD in engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Company stock is included in the total compensation package.
• 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 and sick time, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, fitness benefits, discounted gym memberships, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• Work involves collaborative, fast-paced engineering for ambitious space missions and defense programs.