Sr. Flight Guidance Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Sr. Flight Guidance Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and implementing guidance systems for automated aviation with an accent on motion planning, control algorithms, and safety-critical software development. Focus on integrating uncrewed aircraft into the National Airspace System through rigorous simulation, lab testing, and flight validation.

Location: Must be based in the US (Mountain View, CA office available for hybrid work). Requires U.S. person status or authorization for export-controlled technology.

Compensation: $200,000 – $300,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is building safety-enhancing automated aviation technology to make air transportation safer and more accessible.

What you will do

• Define guidance system capabilities and requirements in collaboration with operations and pilot teams.
• Design guidance system features for integration with flight control systems and pilot displays.
• Implement flight guidance algorithms in simulation and flight software.
• Analyze simulation, lab, and flight test data to evaluate system performance.
• Validate guidance behavior through hardware-in-loop and flight test cases.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or authorized to access export-controlled technology.
• MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or equivalent field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in guidance or motion planning for real-time vehicle systems.
• Professional proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining system behavior to end users.
• Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

Nice to have

• PhD in aerospace, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Expertise in probability theory or optimization.
• Experience with safety-critical software development or Flight Management System certification.
• Current pilot, instrument, or commercial rating.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven team with expertise across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars.
• Opportunity to work on novel, safety-critical aviation technology.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and safety.