Principal Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Aerospace): Leading the development and documentation of airframe loads processes for all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with an accent on structural integrity, fatigue analysis, and certification compliance. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to provide traceable loads data and supporting wind tunnel and flight test planning.

Location: Must be based in San Jose, California

Salary: $219,000 - $273,700

Company

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

What you will do

• Own the development, documentation, and improvement of the airframe loads development process.
• Provide static and fatigue loads consumable by downstream teams including airframe, engine, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, mass properties, and propeller teams to ensure data consistency.
• Support wind tunnel and flight test planning, instrumentation definition, and data analysis.
• Participate in means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA.
• Prepare certification test plans and ensure traceable, repeatable analysis methods.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in loads analysis and downselection for air vehicles.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis, strength, stability, and fatigue failure mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship available).
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 23, 27, and 35 certification standards.
• Experience with FE models (NASTRAN) and rotorcraft simulation tools (RCAS/CAMRAD).
• Experience developing loads for eVTOL vehicles or tiltrotors.
• CAD proficiency (NX preferred).

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Pay-for-performance culture.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable air mobility technology.