Staff Field Solution Engineer - XBAT - AMER (R6265)

Location: On-site in Washington, D.C.; preference for relocation to Dallas, Texas or Washington, D.C.; active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one required.

Salary: $180,000–$280,000 per year in On Target Earnings, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for regular employees.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies.

What you will do

• Lead technical pre-sales engagements for an advanced aircraft platform targeting high-end tactical missions.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and Product Management on product definition, capability prioritization, and solution alignment.
• Support technical capture for domestic and international opportunities in early acquisition phases, including AOAs, RFIs, requirement drafts, white papers, and unsolicited proposals.
• Translate customer needs into system requirements, roadmaps, and program strategies.
• Develop technical narratives and lead content for briefings, RFIs, white papers, and proposal volumes.
• Build relationships with U.S. DoD and foreign government technical stakeholders, assess market and competitor signals, and represent hirify.global's autonomy, AI pilot, ISR, and mission software solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, capture, or engineering roles in defense or aerospace, with significant experience interfacing with the U.S. DoD and/or international ministries of defense.
• Experience supporting government sales in pre-prototype or pre-solicitation phases.
• Excellent presentation, organization, technical narrative-building, and communication skills for leadership, technical, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with tactical aircraft, fighter jets, or Group 5 UAS programs.
• Proven contribution to deals valued above $15 million.
• Strong systems-level understanding of aircraft design tradeoffs, customer CONOPS, and mission-based engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Nice to have

• Experience at a major defense prime or U.S. government organization in technical business development, engineering, product management, advanced programs, or strategic pursuits.
• Background in multi-domain operations, autonomy, or networked ISR systems.
• Familiarity with NGAD, CCA, and FMS/DCS acquisition pathways.
• Advanced degree in engineering or business with an applicable focus.
• Prior military service experience.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work in Washington, D.C., with relocation preference for Dallas, Texas or Washington, D.C.
• Regular employees receive pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Work is performed in a venture-backed startup environment.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.