Senior Systems Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer (Robotics): Bridging the gap between advanced R&D, system-level integration, and field validation for next-generation unmanned platforms with an accent on hardware-software integration and flight test execution. Focus on driving capability evaluations, translating field data into engineering requirements, and interfacing with defense and commercial stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid role based in Salt Lake City, UT. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR/EAR export control regulations.

Company

hirify.global is a developer of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for commercial and defense applications.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end hardware and software integration for novel UAS platforms, including bring-up and compatibility validation.
• Design, plan, and execute rigorous ground and flight test campaigns, including telemetry and log analysis.
• Act as the primary technical project manager to track system requirements and document engineering fixes.
• Build data pipelines and analysis frameworks to evaluate UAS flight control and operational deployment metrics.
• Develop automated test suites and pre-flight simulation environments to accelerate validation cycles.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related technical discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR/EAR compliance).
• Deep expertise in open-source flight stacks (PX4, ArduPilot), MAVLink, and ROS2.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++ for system-level integration.
• Proven track record of managing FAA-compliant field operations and leading system verification programs.

Nice to have

• Defense or C-UAS test campaign experience.
• Quality Assurance or Validation Engineering background in aerospace.
• Data science capabilities using Python for hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Business acumen to support strategic project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial sectors.
• Hands-on role involving both office-based engineering and field flight testing.
• Participation in E-Verify and compliance with federal employment standards.
• Exposure to industrial operations and complex hardware-software ecosystems.