Hardware (Electrical) Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Location: Rosslyn, VA, United States

Base salary: $130,000–$180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global builds an onboard operational technology data platform providing cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance capabilities for defense and commercial fleets.

What you will do

• Lead the full hardware development lifecycle, from component selection and schematic capture through PCB design and layout.
• Design and rigorously test electrical boards against military and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop compact, cost-effective, high-performance assemblies.
• Build and test prototypes that meet strict safety, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Analyze existing systems and implement iterative design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and IPC standards in a regulated environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience designing circuit-board schematics to military standards; 7+ years for senior-level candidates.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment for hardware verification.
• Strong skills in electrical CAD software, with Altium preferred, and FPGA board design.
• Experience working with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, or DO-160 requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in an AS9100-certified environment.
• Familiarity with IPC standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Uncapped paid time off.
• Flexible work and remote work policy, plus tax-deferred public transit benefits through Metro SmartBenefits.