Aerospace Engineer (UAS)

Location: Paris, France; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a deeptech startup building AI-guided interceptors, counter-UAS systems, real-time ISR software, and MLOps infrastructure for defense operations.

What you will do

• Design drone platform architectures for counter-drone and ISR missions.
• Develop and optimize guidance laws, flight-control algorithms, and autopilot integrations.
• Integrate diverse UAS platforms into the product ecosystem and optimize aerodynamic performance.
• Build swarming capabilities, multi-agent mission architectures, and distributed coordination protocols.
• Deploy, field-test, and validate drone systems in operational environments.
• Analyze operational requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and support deployment teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience focused on UAS or drone systems.
• Expertise in platform architecture, guidance laws, control theory, swarming, flight dynamics, and autopilot systems.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and field deployment in operational conditions.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary flight-control systems.
• Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field, with strong communication and operational-analysis skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, military UAS, or counter-drone systems.
• Background in swarm robotics or distributed autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of NATO standards, airspace regulations, or UAS certification.
• UAS operator certification or piloting experience.
• Experience with multi-domain deployments or ISR missions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, pragmatic work in a fast-paced deeptech startup environment.
• Focus on innovation, autonomy, operational pragmatism, and technological sovereignty.
• Work on defense systems deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations.
• Join a company founded in 2024 with 90 employees and over $60M raised.