Senior Electrical Engineer & Team Lead (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Electrical Engineer & Team Lead (Aerospace): Developing electrical and communication interfaces for satellite payloads with an accent on high-speed hardware solutions and team leadership. Focus on designing complex multi-board systems, performing rigorous engineering analysis, and ensuring reliability in radiation environments.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Ontario. Relocation packages available for approved roles.

Company

hirify.global operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation to provide real-time Internet access for space-based assets.

What you will do

• Lead a small engineering team, managing direct reports, conducting 1:1s, and overseeing performance reviews.
• Develop and own hardware solutions for satellite technology and communication interfaces for internal and customer payloads.
• Lead design reviews and conduct engineering analysis including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, and power budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA) to deliver full product solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, block diagrams, and system architecture reports.
• Drive the development of future satellite generations to advance space communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hardware design experience specializing in schematics and layout.
• Proven experience leading the development of multi-board systems and defining electrical interfaces.
• Expertise in layout for processors, FPGAs, SoCs, DAC/ADCs, and memory (QSPI, UFS, DDR3/4, eMMC).
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (JESD204B, 10G Ethernet) and clock distribution/timing stability.
• Ability to own a project from the architecture stage through to design validation using lab tools like oscilloscopes and VNAs.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability (high-rel) environments.
• Experience designing hardware specifically for radiation environments.
• Proficiency with Altium.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave, and a company-wide holiday shutdown.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen and frequent in-office team events.