Associate Electrical Design Engineer (Space and Defense)

Location: Onsite in East Aurora, NY, with the listed work location in Buffalo, NY; remote candidates will not be considered.

Salary: $75,000–$100,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops complex electronics and actuation systems for NASA, military, and commercial space applications.

What you will do

• Perform conceptual design, analysis, development, and testing of complex electronics.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation models using CAD software in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Validate conceptual solutions through trade studies and design analyses, including signal integrity, stress, sensitivity, worst-case, and derating analyses.
• Create and execute development test procedures at circuit-card, box, and system-integration levels.
• Document designs, analyses, and test results; participate in hardware failure investigations.
• Provide work estimates for new proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field; an MS is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Self-motivation, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work onsite in East Aurora, NY.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required for the position.

Nice to have

• Experience with circuit modeling and simulation.
• Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout; Allegro Capture CIS and PCB Editor are preferred.
• Familiarity with analog and mixed-signal circuit design.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings Accounts.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Inclusive, respectful workplace with employee-led resource groups.

Hiring process

• No unsolicited agency submittals; agency partners must be invited by Talent Acquisition and have signed terms before submitting candidates.