Aerospace Engineer (UAS)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States; work is performed in office, laboratory, and outdoor field environments, with approximately 25% travel for extended assignments.

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing employee-owned defense technology company supporting US Army next-generation weapon testing programs.

What you will do

• Design, assemble, modify, maintain, and pilot Group 1–3 UAS platforms used as live targets.
• Support directed-energy, high-energy laser, high-power microwave, and kinetic weapon live-fire testing.
• Integrate sensors, tracking aids, telemetry, flight controllers, and related test hardware and software.
• Perform pre-flight inspections, post-flight maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and hardware and software validation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and technicians to plan, execute, and analyze test events.
• Maintain flight and maintenance records, technical build documentation, test reports, and documented procedures.

Requirements

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on technical maintenance or field service experience.
• Proficiency with industry-standard operating systems and CAD applications, including SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Experience with 3D printing and some programming experience in MATLAB, C#, C++, or Python.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds, work independently, adapt to changing customer requirements, and communicate effectively.

Nice to have

• Active DoW Secret security clearance.
• Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience with flight controllers, ground control software, and UAS flight operations.
• Familiarity with military test ranges or directed-energy and kinetic weapon testing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company environment.
• Hands-on engineering and real-world flight operations in a defense testing setting.
• Work across laboratory and field environments on multiple projects.
• Travel approximately 25% for extended assignments.