Controls and Automation Engineer II

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite position. The role may require overtime or weekend work for critical mission milestones. Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires U.S. person status or eligibility for deemed export licensing.

Salary: $120,540–$171,100 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and spacecraft systems to support a continuous human presence in space, microgravity research, manufacturing, and the emerging space economy.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain data acquisition and controls software for test teams at the Long Beach site.
• Create software tools and establish standards for test assets and testing practices.
• Design, implement, and own complex control systems for testing space-rated hardware, covering hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with software, thermal, manufacturing, propulsion, ECLSS, and mechanical test teams to define capabilities and improve testing practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug test assets to resolve issues and maintain system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of applied experience with programmable logic controllers or similar embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of wire harnessing, electrical diagrams, and signal processing.
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and debugging mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Coding proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, or Structured Text.
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience with TwinCAT programming and Beckhoff hardware.
• Working knowledge of Git, GitLab, software development, and instrumentation selection.
• Familiarity with ATP/QTP spaceflight testing processes.
• Understanding of EtherCAT, Profinet, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Understanding of UL508A, NFPA 70, ISO 13849, and related industrial standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and other discounts.
• Onsite food perks including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.