Controls Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Controls Engineer (Aerospace): Designing, developing, and validating control systems for electric propulsion technologies in eVTOL aircraft with an accent on embedded C programming, resonant converter control, and power electronics. Focus on conducting simulations, HIL testing, and ensuring system performance meets stringent aerospace safety standards.

Location: Must be based in San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $144,000 - $198,000

Company

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

What you will do

• Design and implement control algorithms for electric propulsion systems using embedded C.
• Develop and optimize resonant converter control designs for high efficiency and reliability.
• Integrate and validate power electronics components, specifically DC-DC converters.
• Perform simulations, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and system validation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to troubleshoot propulsion performance.
• Document technical designs and test results according to aerospace development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in control systems engineering, specifically in electric propulsion or power electronics.
• Proficiency in embedded C programming for real-time applications.
• Expertise in resonant converter control design and DC-DC converter implementation.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and HIL testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with electric propulsion for aerospace or electric vehicles.
• Knowledge of motor control or battery management systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace safety standards like DO-178C or DO-254.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for scripting and automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on sustainable aviation and urban air mobility.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative engineering environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Pay-for-performance culture with competitive compensation.