Director Of Uav Systems (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Director Of Uav Systems (Aerospace): Leading the design, development, and integration of unmanned aerial vehicle systems from concept to prototype to production with an accent on aerodynamic performance, structural engineering, and systems integration. Focus on flight test engineering campaigns, material science, and rapid prototyping.

Company

hirify.global is revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) designed for modern defense operations.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and integration of UAV systems from concept to prototype to production.
• Optimize aerodynamic performance through wind tunnel testing, CFD, and experimental validation.
• Drive structural engineering efforts, including stress analysis, material selection, and weight-balance optimization.
• Oversee aircraft systems integration, ensuring flawless alignment between control surfaces, propulsion, avionics, and structures.
• Collaborate directly with fabrication and manufacturing teams, bridging the gap between engineering and shop floor execution.
• Lead flight test engineering campaigns, from preparation to real-time monitoring and data-driven post-flight analysis.

Requirements

• Experience in the design, development, and integration of UAV systems.
• Proficiency in optimizing aerodynamic performance through wind tunnel testing, CFD, and experimental validation.
• Expertise in structural engineering efforts, including stress analysis, material selection, and weight-balance optimization.
• Experience in aircraft systems integration, ensuring flawless alignment between control surfaces, propulsion, avionics, and structures.
• Ability to collaborate directly with fabrication and manufacturing teams, bridging the gap between engineering and shop floor execution.
• Experience in flight test engineering campaigns, from preparation to real-time monitoring and data-driven post-flight analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside world-class engineers and mechanics.
• Opportunity to innovate alongside government agencies and defense organizations worldwide.
• Shape the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.