Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer jobs in United States
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Hermeus · 1 day ago

Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer

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. The role involves designing and testing custom electrical systems, ensuring integration compatibility, and working across disciplines in avionics systems.

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Responsibilities

You will shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. Our team is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications
The Senior Electrical Engineer position requires system-level architects who are also experts in their specialized areas
As an Avionics Electrical Engineer, you'll take charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications
You will ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of your designs at the sub-system and integrated system level
As a member of the avionics team, you'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems

Qualification

Electrical hardware designControl systemsInstrumentationSignal conditioningEmbedded designDigital communication bussesAnalog designSimulationPower electronicsHarness designTestSimulation toolsElectricalMechanical design softwareAvionics devicesProtocolsAerospace industry standardsDC power systemsAnalysis skillsTroubleshooting skillsEngineering project team experienceBias towards action

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience in multiple of the following areas: electrical hardware design, control systems, instrumentation and signal conditioning, digital communication busses, analog design and simulation, power electronics, harness design
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or similar disciplines
Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and/or flight testing
Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys)
Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter)
Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.)
Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G)
Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.)
A bias towards action, and a willingness to work hands-on to make it happen
Engineering project team experience

Benefits

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

Company

Hermeus

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Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$215.96M
Key Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M

Leadership Team

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AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
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Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
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