Engineering Site Manager (Controllable Solid Propulsion)

Location: Hybrid role based in Long Beach, California, United States. Travel up to 10%.

Salary: $190,000–$230,000 USD annually, plus benefits and bonus/incentive eligibility.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical space, defense, and national security technologies.

What you will do

• Lead the Long Beach engineering site and manage a team of approximately 20 mechanical, systems, and aerospace engineers.
• Set team objectives, conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship, identify training needs, and support recruiting and hiring.
• Lead the design, development, testing, and technical execution of controllable solid propulsion systems, rocket motors, igniters, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas valves, and thrusters.
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings using GD&T and statistical tolerance analysis.
• Direct structural, dynamic, thermal, combustion, ballistics, and system-dynamics analyses, along with materials and manufacturing decisions.
• Oversee DoD project controls, EVM, requirements engineering, MBSE, configuration management, procurement, schedules, risk management, and avionics/control-system integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-performing technical teams.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, or manufacturing controllable solid propulsion systems, such as thrust-vector-controlled solid rocket motors, pintle nozzles, controllable solids, or divert/attitude-control systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance and required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
• Solid rocket motor design and testing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Mission-driven environment focused on innovative space, defense, and national security solutions.