Electronics Engineer (Defense Tech)

TL;DR

Electronics Engineer (Defense Tech): Designing and developing electronic systems for autonomous Counter-UAS hardware with an accent on PCB architecture, analogue circuitry, and production-ready hardware. Focus on ensuring EMC compliance, IPC Class 3 reliability, and integrating electronics into complex sensor and interceptor systems.

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a Munich-based defense technology company developing fully autonomous Counter-UAS systems to redefine modern airspace security.

What you will do

• Own electronic design and schematics for new and existing PCB versions across the product line.
• Lead PCB routing for prototyping and iterate rapidly based on test results.
• Design for EMC compliance and manufacturability (DFM) from early stages.
• Develop hardware according to IPC Class 3 standards for high-reliability defense applications.
• Design analogue circuitry and low-noise data acquisition (DAQ) systems for acoustic and sensor applications.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and ML engineers to integrate electronics into full systems.

Requirements

• Strong background in electronic design, PCB layout, and schematics.
• Experience with EMC design and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with IPC Class 3 standards or similarly rigorous quality requirements.
• Hands-on experience with analogue systems and low-noise DAQ design.
• Ability to manage the full hardware lifecycle from prototype to production.

Nice to have

• EU work authorization.
• Experience with AI-on-edge hardware or embedded ML acceleration.
• Prior work in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and virtual stock options.
• Fast-paced environment with high responsibility and accelerated professional growth.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven startup shaping airspace security.