Avionics Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, on-site

Company

hirify.global develops and operates full-size autonomous cargo aircraft, including the Heron seaplane and Egret STOL aircraft.

What you will do

• Integrate flight computers, sensors, actuators, and communication systems into cohesive aircraft avionics architectures.
• Create wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, and system schematics.
• Configure and troubleshoot CAN, ARINC 429, RS-232/485, and Ethernet data bus architectures.
• Support electrical load analysis, power distribution, and EMI/EMC mitigation across the airframe.
• Build test harnesses, breadboard circuits, and perform hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical structures, and flight test teams to diagnose issues during ground and flight testing.

Requirements

• Experience integrating complex electronic systems on aircraft, UAVs, or high-performance vehicles.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and harness design tools such as Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or Capital.
• Understanding of basic circuit theory and experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to assess how sensor sample-rate changes affect flight controllers and pilot displays.
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical trade-offs to non-electrical teammates.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, or DO-254 standards.
• Experience integrating antennas, GPS, or telemetry links.
• Python or C/C++ experience for test automation or flight-data parsing.
• Experience producing quick-turn boards for breakout boxes or signal conditioning.
• Private pilot license or Part 107 UAV certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and early-stage equity.
• Relocation support may be available.
• Employee health benefit plans and 6% retirement matching.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free lunches, snacks, and stocked office refrigerators.
• AI tools and subscriptions.