Lead, Propulsion Analysis (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $136,000–$204,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and manufacturing systems, including the Terran R launch vehicle and Aeon-R propulsion systems.

What you will do

• Lead a team of analysts responsible for integrated engine hardware and subsystem analysis.
• Perform thermal, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses for Aeon-R engines and subsystems.
• Analyze 3D-printed engine components, complex mechanical assemblies, and fully integrated engine structures.
• Generate interface loads using engine assembly finite element analysis models to support hardware sizing.
• Develop and execute development and qualification tests, including test article integration, instrumentation, and data processing.
• Collaborate with propulsion, materials, design, and manufacturing stakeholders while guiding projects to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant analysis experience, preferably with complex engineering systems.
• Experience mentoring others and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience with finite element analysis and computer-aided design software.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to deliver on ambitious schedules.

Nice to have

• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience designing liquid propulsion components and systems.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or ANSYS Workbench.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and aerospace standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, and bottom-up technical decision-making.
• Cross-functional collaboration across propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, and corporate teams.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.