Software Engineering Supervisor - Test Systems (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid in Torrance, California, United States; three days per week onsite at the Torrance facility. Occasional travel of up to 5–10% may be required.

Salary: $135,000–$165,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and defense systems and provides a performance-focused engineering environment for complex technical work.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6–8 software engineers and interns working on automated test system development and integration.
• Provide technical leadership for software architecture, development, integration, verification, and deployment of aerospace test equipment.
• Develop and maintain software for data acquisition, control systems, automation, test execution, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Contribute hands-on to software development, troubleshooting, technical problem solving, and integrated hardware and software verification.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to deliver solutions meeting technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Support resource planning, performance reviews, employee development, recruiting, process compliance, and continuous improvement of software quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical contributions to complex engineering projects.
• Prior leadership experience through direct people management or technical leadership of engineering teams and projects.
• Experience developing software using Python.
• Experience with software design, integration, debugging, and verification activities.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence and support technical teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 5–10%, as project needs require.

Nice to have

• Experience with automated test equipment, test stands, or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Experience with LabVIEW, dSPACE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar test and simulation platforms.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry.
• Familiarity with flight control, electromechanical, or closed-loop control systems.
• Experience supporting system verification and validation activities.
• Success mentoring and developing engineers in a technical environment.
• Experience in laboratory, test, or development environments involving integrated hardware and software systems.
• Hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with a 9/80 schedule at the Torrance facility.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan at select locations, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Inclusive, respectful workplace with employee-led resource groups.