Hermeus · 6 days ago
Senior Flight Test Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expHermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The Senior Flight Test Engineer will perform systems integration and testing, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage on-site test activities to ensure successful flight tests of aircraft systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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)
Qualification
Required
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
Must be capable of supporting off-site testing at austere sites for short term assignments (up to one - two months at a time)
Preferred
Experience with at least one other flight test program
Experience with large UAV's and fixed wing aircraft
In-depth knowledge of Real Time Telemetry, and RTT analysis tools (i.e.IADS, Netview, and/or Nominal)
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of designated job duties, as needed
Able to work in (and lead) a multi-disciplinary team
Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of town area
Basic skills in typical engineering programming languages such as Python/MATLAB
Ability to present effective engineering data to multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to prioritize, organize and track a wide variety of tasks and assignments
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret and/or Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
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