Senior Systems Engineer I (Space Systems)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. This role is based out of the Long Beach office and requires U.S. citizenship due to program requirements and ITAR regulations.

Base salary: $124,000–$170,500 USD annually. Total compensation, including equity: $144,275–$206,175 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for civil, commercial, and defense missions.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements, verification techniques, simulations, and analyses across vehicle functions.
• Develop test methods, execute tests, and analyze test data.
• Lead and own the technical development of spacecraft missions while working hands-on with flight hardware.
• Collaborate on interface specifications, CONOPS, and other design documentation.
• Assist with program and product management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems including ADCS, EPS, space-ground communications, C&DH, and thermal control.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, STK, JAMA, or DOORS.
• Experience with satellite operations and electrical, thermal vacuum, random vibration, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Company stock and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging, fitness benefits, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• Work involves computer activity, prolonged sitting or standing, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.