Actuation Systems Chief Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY, United States

Salary: $200,000–$240,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops advanced aerospace and defense technologies supporting critical customer missions worldwide.

What you will do

• Serve as the technical authority for actuation system products and programs throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Lead complex aerospace and defense programs across development, qualification, production, sustainment, and aftermarket support.
• Own technical content, standards, baselines, verification, validation, qualification, and engineering review artifacts.
• Evaluate trade-offs involving technical risk, cost, schedule, performance, manufacturability, reliability, and customer requirements.
• Partner with program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, systems engineering, and customer teams.
• Shape technology roadmaps, improve engineering processes, and mentor engineers and technical leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience with complex aerospace, defense, electromechanical, or actuation systems.
• Experience as a technical authority and leader of large, cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Expertise in actuation, motion control, electromechanical, hydraulic, servo, or related systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, risk assessment, verification, validation, and configuration management.
• U.S. citizenship may be required for certain government contracts and access to controlled information.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience as a Chief Engineer, Technical Fellow, Lead Systems Engineer, or Engineering Manager.
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Experience with military, space, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working directly with customers and government agencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-oriented, collaborative workplace focused on accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, comprehensive insurance, and employee assistance programs.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Relocation assistance and employee resource groups.