Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Responsibilities

Perform systems integration and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests of multiple systems under test
Coordinate efforts with other cross functional teams relating to design, fabrication, modification, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems
Coordinate engineering and certification activities for flight test vehicles
Determine and document aircraft installation, configuration, and integration requirements for flight test vehicles
Develop and maintain processes to ensure aircraft and systems configuration control
Work jointly with other cross functional team members to author ground and flight test plans and procedures, including safe and logical sequencing of test conditions to satisfy program requirements
Ensure that test planning requirements are met
On-site test management, including test card generation, briefing, debriefing, documenting test results, and test analysis
Perform data analysis and test report writing
Conduct/direct ground and flight tests as part of the flight crew in the ground control station
Must be capable of supporting off-site testing at austere sites for short term assignments (up to one - two months at a time)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
5+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation, with a focus on experimental flight testing
1+ years of experience as Test Conductor/Test Director in an active flight test program
Strong understanding of aircraft systems and flight test procedures
In depth understanding of flight operations and air traffic management
Understanding of relevant civil and military requirements (FAR’s, MIL-STD)
Familiarity of data acquisition systems, sensors, and telemetry equipment
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Senior Flight Test Engineer