Hardware Test and Prototype Engineer

Job overview

The Hardware Test and Prototype Engineer role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA. The posting states a compensation range of $140–$180 per year without specifying a pay unit. SiFly is developing vertical-takeoff, long-endurance aircraft and related ground infrastructure. The engineer turns concepts into working hardware and produces test evidence that helps engineers improve systems. Prototype assembly, instrumentation, testing, failure documentation, and corrective-action verification support aircraft development and validation.

What you'll do

• Assemble, integrate, rework, and maintain prototypes and test articles
• fabricate components and fixtures
• build and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and electromechanical connections
• instrument test articles and build test setups
• execute component, subsystem, and system tests
• monitor tests and escalate unsafe or invalid conditions
• document configurations and results
• reproduce field failures and verify corrective actions
• support engineering builds, pilot production, and manufacturing troubleshooting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hardware test and prototype engineer

santa clara ca

sifly

onsite

aircraft development

prototype assembly

electromechanical systems

test fixtures

instrumentation

data acquisition

failure investigation

ai-assisted workflows

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on electromechanical build experience, instrumentation and data acquisition, shop fabrication, and disciplined record-keeping are sought. UAV, robotics, aerospace ground equipment, and harness experience are nice to have.

About the employer

SiFly is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.