Engineer (UAV)

TL;DR

Engineer (UAV) (Aerospace/Robotics): Developing the next generation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for defense applications with an accent on autonomy, guidance, control, and mechanical performance. Focus on bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world hardware testing in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Associated with Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company developing high-speed autonomous flight systems and advanced UAVs designed for modern defense operations.

What you will do

• Apply engineering training to real-world aerospace challenges and mission-critical operations.
• Iterate quickly from modelling to testing within a high-speed engineering environment.
• Contribute to UAV systems focusing on autonomy, guidance, control, propulsion, and mechanical performance.
• Implement simulations, robotics principles, and embedded systems into physical hardware.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to bring academic research and personal projects into real prototypes.

Requirements

• Current student in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong fundamentals in system design, modelling, programming, control systems, or mechanical design.
• Ability to connect theoretical knowledge with hands-on experimentation.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to propose ideas and iterate quickly.
• Proficiency in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that redefine the future of aerospace.
• Collaboration within a global innovation hub with top engineers worldwide.
• Exposure to a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Direct impact on real-world flight technology rather than purely theoretical work.