Electrical Engineer (Electric Aviation)

Location: Alameda HQ, United States; on-site

Salary: $108,000–$192,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft, flight-control software, avionics, electric propulsion systems, batteries, and carbon-fiber airframes for cargo transport and crop protection.

What you will do

• Design complex electrical subsystems involving FPGAs, microprocessors, power electronics, analog circuits, and sensor integration.
• Complete the PCBA design cycle, including architecture and component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and manufacturer collaboration.
• Design and test flight computers, redundant power distribution systems, motor controllers, battery-management systems, air-data boards, and spray-system electronics.
• Test and validate subsystems against performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software, and flight-testing teams on aircraft integration and system-level testing.
• Prepare design and testing documentation.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience designing and testing microprocessor-based circuitry and peripheral interfaces.
• Experience with power electronics such as DC-DC converters, battery-management systems, or motor controllers.
• Experience designing safety-critical systems with redundancy and failure mode and effects analysis.
• Familiarity with schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, Eagle, or KiCad.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an inquisitive approach to researching and mastering new topics.
• Willingness to travel internationally for up to 10% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with low- to medium-speed FPGA design.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced environment with a small engineering team.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA with employer matching and a 401(k).
• Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off.
• Disability and life insurance options, pre-tax commuter benefits, catered lunch, and snacks.