Early Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.

Salary: $88,000–$121,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures satellite buses at scale through software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, and test spacecraft power systems covering power generation, energy storage, distribution, and DC-DC conversion for harsh environments.
• Develop electrical power system and subsystem requirements and perform architecture and design trade studies.
• Conduct electrical power system verification testing and analysis, including integrated hardware and software verification.
• Collaborate with design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware.
• Lead schematic capture, component selection, prototyping, bring-up, design documentation, manufacturing planning, and production testing.
• Manage technical risk and change while supporting new technology introduction across spacecraft programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status or the ability to obtain required export authorizations is required to access ITAR- and EAR-controlled data.
• At least 1 year of spacecraft electronics experience.
• Experience with spacecraft power systems and spacecraft design, launch, and operation across the development lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in integrated software/hardware verification and testing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical decisions and conclusions to multiple audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with equity and stock option eligibility.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus life insurance.
• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Catered lunch, unlimited snacks, workspace equipment, and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Office community activities including socials, sports tournaments, a run club, and family gatherings.