Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer (Python)

Location: On-site in El Segundo, California, United States

Salary: $120,000–$170,000 annually, plus potential stock options.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing payloads, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses.

What you will do

• Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead hirify.global’s on-orbit missions.
• Own the operations development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from mission profiles through execution.
• Collaborate across engineering and company teams to improve mission operations and ensure mission success.
• Build web tools to automate operations and reduce operational burden.
• Scale operational capabilities to support an increasing flight cadence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably aerospace, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• At least 2 years of experience in real-time operations for a complex, high-consequence operation.
• At least 1 year of experience developing software tools with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics, GNC, software, and thermal design practices.
• Must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• At least 3 years of experience with spacecraft systems.
• Spacecraft operator experience in a leadership role.
• Previous in-orbit spacecraft operations experience.
• Experience with Git and Atlassian products.
• Familiarity with ground station networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
• Parental leave, family-building support, and wellness reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% immediately vested employer match.
• Equity incentive plan and relocation support for new hires if needed.
• Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, team events, and complimentary EV charging.