Lead Test Pilot

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

Responsibilities:

Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft

Oversee the transition of Quarterhorse from a remotely piloted to fully autonomous system to meet program objectives

Maintain subject matter expertise of theQuarterhorsedemonstrator aircraft series

Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports

Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation

Direct a cadre of part-time test pilots supporting the scope listed above

Minimum Requirements:

Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent

Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate

Preferred Skills and Experience

Instructor pilot experience

Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements

Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems

Experience writing test plans and test procedures

Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)

Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.

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

Additional Information

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.

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