Space Mission Operations Engineer, Python (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in El Segundo, California, United States. Relocation support may be available for new hires.

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 other company teams to improve mission operations and ensure mission success.
• Build webtools to automate operations and eliminate operational burden.
• Scale operational capabilities to support a growing 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 authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person for access to export-controlled technology.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits include FSA and employer-matched HSA options, parental leave, family-building support, and wellness reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match, incentive equity, and cell phone reimbursement.
• Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, team events, mission-success celebrations, and complimentary EV charging.