Lead Electrical Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Lead Electrical Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and executing technical strategy for integrated test labs to support eVTOL certification with an accent on lab infrastructure and high-power systems. Focus on leading electrical engineering teams, developing instrumentation frameworks, and optimizing test throughput via AI-assisted workflows.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $170,000 - $215,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Own the technical vision and execution strategy for integrated test capabilities within lab infrastructure for the eVTOL certification program.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the electrical engineering team to build a high-performing technical organization.
• Serve as the primary electrical engineering interface to cross-functional stakeholders for requirements gathering and execution planning.
• Establish and improve electrical design standards, instrumentation frameworks, and lab safety protocols.
• Manage general electrical engineering lab architecture, including capacity planning and strategic make/buy decisions.
• Partner with lab leadership to improve throughput and quality via tooling, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.

Requirements

• 6–12 years in aerospace electrical engineering, specifically within test infrastructure or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Deep understanding of complex integrated subsystems, high-voltage/high-power systems, or electric propulsion testing.
• High proficiency in creating wiring diagrams and using schematic design tools like Siemens Capital.
• Experience with serial communication bus protocols such as CanBUS, ARINC, and RS-232/485.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship provided).

Nice to have

• Experience with FAA aircraft certification process or commercial aviation programs.
• Familiarity with integrated lab or HIL test setups in an aviation or eVTOL context.
• Direct experience with eVTOL or novel aircraft electrical certification.
• Track record of technical innovations in electrical test methodology.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, sustainable aerospace technology.