Components Engineer

Location: Torrance, California, United States

Salary: $118,500–$166,000 USD per year, plus potential equity grants.

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company designing and manufacturing high-performance unmanned systems for modern battlefield applications.

What you will do

• Create and maintain Altium library components, including schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models.
• Manage component records and lifecycle statuses in the ERP system.
• Review engineering part requests for technical compliance, sourcing availability, supply chain risk, and regulatory status.
• Interface with component manufacturers to obtain compliance documentation, reliability data, safety information, and technical specifications.
• Validate alternate part equivalencies and manage end-of-life, last-time-buy, and replacement qualification activities.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, procurement, and operations to support compliant component selection and supply continuity.

Requirements

• Background in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with Altium Designer, including schematic symbol creation, PCB footprint development, and 3D model integration.
• Strong knowledge of passive components, ICs, connectors, discrete semiconductors, and datasheet interpretation.
• Experience with ERP systems for component data entry and management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic, process-driven approach to data accuracy and compliance.
• Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, and NDAA Section 889 requirements for electronic components.

Nice to have

• Experience in components engineering, PCB library management, or PCB layout.
• Familiarity with AVL/AML management, supply chain, or procurement processes.
• Experience managing component obsolescence and lifecycle mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export controls and experience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated production electronics environments.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on moving hardware from design to deployment.
• Work closely across engineering, procurement, and operations functions.
• Opportunity to contribute to NDAA-compliant systems and American manufacturing.
• Competitive equity grants as part of the total compensation package.