Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and integrating advanced electrical power systems for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles with an accent on battery architectures, power conversion, and distribution. Focus on designing power controllers, conducting circuit-level modeling, and validating hardware in a high-flight-cadence environment.

Location: Onsite. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-paced defense technology company developing advanced hypersonic strike vehicles.

What you will do

• Design and develop power electronics systems, including battery architectures and DC-DC power conversion for flight vehicles.
• Lead the optimization of power controllers and management systems to ensure stable operation across mission phases.
• Develop battery systems focusing on selection, packaging, thermal considerations, and safety mechanisms.
• Collaborate with avionics, GNC, and flight software teams to integrate power systems with vehicle subsystems.
• Conduct circuit and system-level modeling and simulation using SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, and test campaigns, including root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics design and validation for aerospace or defense systems.
• Strong background in battery systems and power distribution architectures.
• Proficiency in circuit design, simulation, and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with hardware bring-up and troubleshooting in lab or flight hardware environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful long-term equity in a high-growth early-stage company.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid parental leave and a $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Onsite perks such as catered meals, a fully stocked kitchen, and EV charging.