Electrical Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Austin, TX, United States

Company

hirify.global is a defense startup developing autonomous robotic turrets that use computer vision and control systems to counter small drones and loitering munitions.

What you will do

• Design electrical schematics, power circuits, embedded circuits, and PCB layouts for autonomous turret systems.
• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ and Python for autonomous defense applications.
• Simulate signal integrity, thermal behavior, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Integrate sensors, motors, actuators, and control hardware with mechanical and software systems.
• Test, debug, and optimize electronics and embedded software in laboratory and field environments.
• Document designs, simulations, validation results, and test protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with microcontroller-based control systems, power conversion, and motor drives.
• Expertise in schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE or ANSYS Electronics.
• Strong embedded software experience in C++ and Python, including real-time and safety-critical systems.
• Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, sensor, actuator, and control systems for robotics applications.

Nice to have

• Thermal management expertise for high-power systems.
• Embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom embedded kernel development experience.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, UART, and I2C communication protocols.
• Experience optimizing low-latency embedded systems under power and computational constraints.

Culture & Benefits

• Engineering-first culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.
• Opportunity to develop defense technologies for real-world autonomous robotic applications.
• ACS equity package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.