Staff State Estimation Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Staff State Estimation Engineer (Aerospace): Architecting and designing advanced state estimation algorithms for eVTOL aircraft with an accent on safety, robustness, and computational efficiency. Focus on implementing sensor fusion algorithms in Simulink and executing V&V strategies through HIL and flight testing.

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

• Architect and design advanced state estimation algorithms for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring safety and computational efficiency.
• Implement algorithms primarily in Simulink following modeling standards and best practices.
• Integrate state estimation solutions with INS, GNSS, air data systems, and aviation-grade sensors.
• Develop and execute V&V strategies, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight testing.
• Analyze and interpret simulation and flight data to characterize real-world performance.
• Collaborate with control laws, hardware, and software teams to solve complex aircraft-level problems.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and verification of state estimation algorithms.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Simulink/MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
• Experience with sensor fusion from INS, GNSS, airspeed sensors, and altimeters.
• Working level knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-331.
• Must have valid US work authorization as visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with flight testing and test plan development.
• Previous experience with flight control or state estimation for eVTOLs, helicopters, or fixed-wing aircraft.
• Working knowledge of control algorithms and aerospace data buses.
• Experience working with regulation authorities or fly-by-wire systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Equal Opportunity employer focusing on merit-based qualifications.
• Provision of reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.