Senior Operations and Test Engineer

Position Overview

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high‐Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize procedures/automation for the checkouts, integration, development testing, and taxi testing of new and flight‐proven vehicles, rapidly iterating based on lessons learned
• Design software and automation tools to enable autonomous vehicle operations and to conduct vehicle system testing in ways that reduce complexity
• Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware, partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians and specialists daily
• Ensure test and flight readiness by reviewing test results and working with other teams to resolve off‐nominal test results while collaborating with engineering staff across departments
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and equipment to eliminate small scale production waste
• Manage work orders and drive non‐conformances into actionable items and systematic improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems
• Ability to work long hours and some weekends as needed to support critical milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform tasks that include standing, climbing, bending, grasping, and carrying
• Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
• Eligibility to pass Air Force background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert level first‐principles engineering knowledge
• Experience working with various software systems and writing/de‐bugging code
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures
• Hands-on experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and software systems
• Professional experience operating with or around hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, combustible fluids, etc.)
• Experience with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of people
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, autonomously driven start-up atmosphere
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering

Benefits & Perks

• COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and potential for year-end bonuses
• 100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & Retirement Plans
• Weekly Paid Office Lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock Options