Integration & Test Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Integration & Test Engineer (Embedded/Aerospace): Designing and executing verification and validation strategies for complex embedded systems in the aerospace and defense sector with an accent on UAVs, flight controllers, and HIL/SIL environments. Focus on diagnosing system-level issues, automating testing procedures, and ensuring certification readiness for safety-critical systems.

Location: Luxembourg

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses globally across various business lines including Engineering and Digital.

What you will do

• Coordinate subsystem bring-up for flight controllers, onboard computing, sensors, and power systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and embedded software.
• Design and execute verification and validation strategies for lab, simulation, and real-world environments.
• Develop automated testing procedures and reporting tools using scripting frameworks.
• Build and maintain HIL/SIL environments for simulation-driven testing and fault injection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (AI, robotics, electronics) to improve release quality and CI/CD.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Embedded Systems, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in integration and testing of UAVs or aerospace technologies.
• Mandatory experience within the Defense sector.
• Experience with flight control systems (PX4 or ArduPilot) and embedded protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or C/C++ for automation and scripting.
• Professional level of English required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of simulation tools such as Gazebo, AirSim, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and test automation methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• International community with 110+ nationalities.
• Strong internal career growth with 70% of leaders starting at entry level.
• Robust training via internal Academy with 250+ modules.
• Vibrant workplace with frequent team-building and internal events.
• Commitment to ESG and sustainability through the WeCare Together program.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone introductory call to discuss motivations.
• Average of 3 interviews with line managers and future teammates.
• Optional technical case study or assessment depending on the role.