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Hermeus

Test Engineer

los angeles, CA

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Hermeus lists this Test Engineer opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

As a Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in developing, building, analyzing and operating test assets for our hypersonic vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of vehicle subsystems including hydraulic system, fuel system, mechanisms, high-voltage, mechanisms, airframe structural, and more!

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, manufacture, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of test assets (including test facilities, fixtures and rigs).

Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, panels, and other supporting hardware for test rigs and test setups.

Develop test plans, procedures, and protocols for a wide range of vehicle subsystems.

Operate and troubleshoot a wide array of fluid and mechanical systems including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, high voltage components, test fixtures, tooling, standard fluid system components (valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, etc).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and technicians, to ensure effective communication and alignment on testing requirements.

Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and findings, and contribute to comprehensive technical reports.

Identify opportunities for process improvement, recommend innovative testing methods, and actively contribute to the enhancement of Hermeus’s test infrastructure.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field

Industry experience owning a project through full lifecycle, particularly in an aerospace or high-performance engineering environment

Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design

Preferred Skills and Experience

Excellent problem solving skills and attention to details

Ability to think of creative, outside-the-box solutions to problems

Familiarity with a CAD software tool (NX preferred)

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Should enjoy working on a team and be able to work efficiently and effectively with others, even during stressful situations

$114,750 - $180,000 a year

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.

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Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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