Senior Data & Control Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $124,000–$186,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and launch infrastructure, including the Terran R vehicle and the factory systems used to test it.

What you will do

• Design, build, and integrate data and control systems for test infrastructure at Long Beach facilities.
• Develop low-voltage control and instrumentation systems that engineers can safely operate.
• Design complete solutions for high-voltage and specialized applications and train future operators.
• Work hands-on with technicians to build, activate, troubleshoot, and debug electrical hardware.
• Develop systems including motion-control equipment, power-distribution systems, wiring harnesses, portable data systems, PCBs, and motor and pump control cabinets.
• Support operations and test-planning activities across multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing, activating, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical-engineering fundamentals.
• Experience designing and working with high-voltage DC electronics.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex systems.
• No previous aerospace experience is required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, NI, Beckhoff, or similar data and control systems.
• Python or MATLAB experience for analysis and automation tools.
• Experience with schematic-capture and PCB-design tools such as Altium.
• Familiarity with SPI, Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, or Modbus communications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Cross-functional work spanning the rocket product lifecycle and factory test infrastructure.