Controls Engineer (Aerospace)

Company

hirify.global Corp. is building infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy, focusing on energy generation and data distribution in space.

Location: On-site in the Seattle, WA area

Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

What you will do

• Design and implement motor control systems for electrically actuated valves and pumps.
• Develop automated sequences for propellant fill, drain, vent, and conditioning operations.
• Architect closed-loop control systems for fluid parameters including pressure, temperature, and flow rate.
• Develop embedded firmware and real-time control software for fluid system controllers.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate control strategies.
• Define fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) logic to ensure safe operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation for hardware systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time control applications.
• Experience with motor control (BLDC, stepper, or brushed) and feedback control loops (PID, Kalman filtering).
• Hands-on experience integrating sensors, actuators, and control electronics.
• ITAR compliance: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience with PLC/PAC programming or custom sequencing engines.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or LabVIEW for modeling.
• Familiarity with aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS-422, EtherCAT, SpaceWire).
• Experience with cryogenic fluid handling or launch vehicle fluid systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity in hirify.global Corp.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance provided if applicable.
• Daily lunch in the office and fully stocked kitchen.