Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (Aerospace)

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; on-site

Salary: $115,527–$173,291 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent autonomous systems, including Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.

What you will do

• Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT components and subsystems.
• Architect custom PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communications systems.
• Develop scalable, repeatable automated test sequences in Python.
• Design and integrate test fixtures using relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnesses.
• Drive cross-functional design reviews and advocate for design-for-testability improvements.
• Perform HASS, ESS, and HALT testing in simulated harsh environments while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering, or equivalent experience with an advanced degree.
• Expertise in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles applied to hardware test systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and validating multidisciplinary hardware systems in high-stakes environments.
• Ownership of projects from concept through execution, with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Dallas, Texas.

Nice to have

• Python or another scripting language for test automation.
• Experience with Altium, KiCAD, or Eagle and CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other rugged high-reliability industries.
• Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employees receive bonus, benefits, and equity in addition to base pay.
• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and may include a reference check.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action workplace.
• AI tools may support parts of the hiring process, while final decisions remain with humans.