Electronics Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Electronics Design Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and optimizing high-performance electronics for autonomous interceptor systems with an accent on PCB design, system wiring, and hardware integration. Focus on building production-ready electronics backbones, ensuring EMC compliance, and developing low-level firmware for system supervision.

Location: On-site in Gilching, Germany

Company

hirify.global specializes in the development, design, and production of next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) for defense and security sectors.

What you will do

• Design PCBs from schematic capture to layout and manufacturing data using Altium Designer, KiCad, or comparable tools.
• Develop electronics architectures, including power distribution, signal routing, and communication interfaces.
• Design and specify cable harnesses, connectors, and mechanical-electrical interfaces for robustness and compact assembly.
• Implement and debug microcontroller firmware for battery management, power-state control, and system supervision.
• Collaborate with mechanical and production teams to ensure reliable and repeatable assembly of electronics.
• Support field and flight tests by debugging hardware failures, wiring, and analyzing logs.

Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering, electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics, or a comparable field.
• Strong practical experience with PCB design, schematic capture, layout, and hardware bring-up.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and soldering/rework tools.
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols including CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, and Ethernet.
• Ability to write or debug basic embedded firmware in C, C++, Rust, or Python.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Gilching, Germany.

Nice to have

• Experience with UAVs, robotics, automotive electronics, aerospace, or defense systems.
• Knowledge of high-current systems, battery interfaces, chargers, or propulsion electronics.
• Familiarity with EMC testing, environmental testing, or safety-critical hardware.
• Experience designing electronics for mass production.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of next-generation defense innovation.
• Fast-paced, agile environment where individual ideas have a direct impact.
• Collaboration with a team of ambitious and visionary industry pioneers.
• Opportunities for individual and professional growth within a globally recognized organization.