Solution Architect (Defense & Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Gilching, Bavaria, Germany; mobile work is available for one flexible day per week.

Company

hirify.global is a European deep-tech company developing integrated hardware, software, and AI-powered unmanned systems for mission-critical operations across air, land, and maritime domains.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate the architecture and design of ISR-focused aerial and other unmanned systems based on customer requirements, operational scenarios, and platform capabilities.
• Define system-level solutions aligned with military standards and interoperability requirements, including NATO and BAAINBw.
• Collaborate with solution management, product management, software, and development teams to maintain technical coherence and mission effectiveness.
• Interface with defense customers, government bodies, and integration partners.
• Produce and maintain system models, architecture views, and documentation using SPARX EA.
• Support compliance, certification, qualification, and continuous improvement of systems engineering practices while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Strong background in systems design and architecture, ideally in defense and aerospace systems.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or System Architect, preferably in a defense-related domain.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks, modeling standards, and tools such as SPARX EA.
• Experience with NATO Architecture Framework NAFv4 and German defense architecture methodologies such as ADMBw is highly desirable.
• University degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Business fluency in English and German is required, along with eligibility and willingness to obtain security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, trust-based working hours supporting work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme and subsidized EGYM Wellpass fitness membership.
• Bike-leasing program, corporate discounts, and a sponsored daily lunch budget.
• Employee events and an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives.
• Company shuttle service from Laim in Munich to the Gilching location.