Systems Engineering Lead (Aerospace)

Location: On-site at a secured, classified facility in one of multiple U.S. states; specific site(s) to be confirmed at award. Periodic travel is required, with occasional support outside standard hours.

Salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience, location, contract award terms, and other factors.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace engineering and information technology small business providing engineering services and product development for civilian and military aerospace programs.

What you will do

• Lead all Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) functions for a secure Red LAN data processing and distribution enclave.
• Manage, test, integrate, and monitor operational functionality across the system.
• Identify components requiring modernization and maintain critical component, spares, obsolescence, and DMSMS plans.
• Manage deficiency reporting and change processes in accordance with applicable Air Force acquisition and sustainment requirements.
• Own Change Request submissions and technical presentations for CCB and ERB events.
• Maintain the System Engineering Management Plan, engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and Formal Test Plans.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility are required; SAP eligibility must be attainable if not currently held.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of systems engineering experience, including SEIT leadership on classified, multi-domain ground systems or similar mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience with cross-domain solution integration, configuration management, and CCB/ERB governance.
• DoD 8570/8140-aligned technical certification.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with Space Domain Awareness systems, the U.S. Space Force, or Intelligence Community mission environments.
• Experience with DMSMS assessments and parts obsolescence planning for fielded government systems.
• Familiarity with AFI 63-101/20-101 acquisition and sustainment processes.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA or FSA options.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and AD&D insurance.
• Paid federal holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match and supplemental insurance options.
• Professional development reimbursement and voluntary life insurance.