Electrical Engineer (Defence)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer (Defence): Designing and developing high-performance electrical systems for counter-UAS capabilities with an accent on PCB design, power electronics, and signal integrity. Focus on integrating complex hardware like flight controllers and propulsion systems for operational field environments.

Location: Must be based in Munich

Company

hirify.global is a defence technology company developing autonomous, software-defined unmanned systems for NATO Allies and partners.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and validate electrical systems and subsystems for the C-UAS product line.
• Manage schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and electrical architecture documentation.
• Support hardware integration, including SBCs, flight controllers, radio links, and high-power propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to resolve cross-discipline design conflicts.
• Define and execute electrical test plans, ensuring compliance with EMC/EMI standards.
• Liaise with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure production quality and component availability.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in hardware/electrical engineering within defence, aerospace, or high-reliability sectors.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools, specifically Altium.
• Solid understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, and mixed-signal design.
• Familiarity with EMC standards and design-for-manufacture principles.
• English proficiency required for all technical documentation and communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with UAS, C-UAS, EW, or RF-heavy systems.
• Knowledge of STANAG or MIL-SPEC design requirements.
• Familiarity with DO-254 or similar airborne hardware assurance frameworks.
• Experience supporting field trials in a defence startup or SME environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous defence technology.
• Direct impact on hardware deployed in operational environments.
• Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Focus on rapid prototyping and real-world performance validation.