Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) AIV Senior Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) AIV Senior Engineer (Aerospace): Closing system-level verifications for the Nyx reusable orbital vehicle with an accent on hardware-in-the-loop platforms and functional simulation facilities. Focus on defining test plans, driving system test campaigns, and managing spacecraft functional platform verifications.

Location: Munich, Germany (Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided)

Company

hirify.global is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle capable of orbital refueling and cargo transport.

What you will do

• Define and implement functional software and hardware integration and verification activities for the Nyx Earth system.
• Create comprehensive test plans and specifications with clear success criteria and support test procedure generation.
• Drive the organization and execution of spacecraft functional platform test campaigns (SIL, PIL, HIL, and Functional Simulation Facility).
• Organize and lead test reviews, including Test Readiness Reviews, Post Test Reviews, and Test Review Boards.
• Generate detailed test reports and ensure the closure of verification and validation items.
• Collaborate with functional chain owners and engineering disciplines to process anomalies and optimize spacecraft behavior.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in systems design, analysis, and testing of aerospace or space-related systems.
• Proven expertise in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), flat-sat, or functional simulation testing.
• Hands-on hardware experience and practical knowledge of flight software, avionics, and GNC.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to operate in a high-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile decision-making process focused on clear goals and systems.
• Open and collaborative environment with transparency regarding risks and obstacles.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space and the European space industry.