Principal Solutions Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

TL;DR

Principal Solutions Engineer (Aerospace & Defense): Driving business development and technical execution for an AI-driven simulation software stack with an accent on aerospace and defense industry growth. Focus on closing strategic partnerships, leading high-impact delivery projects, and translating complex customer needs into product evolution.

Location: Based in New York, US; hybrid arrangements are possible.

Salary: $175,000 - $250,000

Company

hirify.global is a deep-tech company building an AI-driven simulation software stack to accelerate hardware innovation in advanced industries like Aerospace & Defense.

What you will do

• Drive business development in the A&D sector by proactively identifying and qualifying new opportunities.
• Shape the A&D go-to-market strategy through events, content, and capability development.
• Lead proposal development, scoping, and discovery conversations with senior engineering and manufacturing leaders.
• Manage enterprise delivery projects, establishing technical plans and ensuring customer outcomes and adoption.
• Own strategic relationships with senior stakeholders to drive retention and footprint expansion.
• Synthesize customer needs into actionable feedback to shape the evolution of the PX Platform.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense in commercial, product, program, or engineering roles.
• Deep understanding of aircraft development, defense acquisition, and advanced manufacturing.
• Technical depth in ML and data science to lead conversations and scope technical work.
• Must be authorized to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws (EAR/ITAR) without sponsorship for an export license.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and industry events, on average 1-2 weeks per month.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity options and 5% contribution to 401(k).
• Comprehensive private health insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Enhanced parental leave: 3 months full pay for paternity and 6 months for maternity.
• 20 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Subsidized Gympass/Wellhub for employees and up to 3 family members.
• Flat organizational structure where good ideas win regardless of hierarchy.