Responsibilities
- Own the full life cycle of the Flight Termination System including design, build, test, integration, and flight
- Own the top level system design of the FTS inclusive of mechanical and electrical hardware and CONOPs
- Own the interfaces between the FTS and the vehicle inclusive of avionics, fluid, and structural interfaces
- Own the FTS interface to the Flight Test Range, inclusive of communications, requirements tailoring, documentation, and high level strategy
- Own the procurement of critical FTS components
- Own the qualification and acceptance testing campaign planning and execution
- Own high level integration planning
- Own operational procedure creation to ensure the successful operation of the system in the field
- Support Flight safety analysis that works hand in hand with the FTS to maintain safe flight operations
- Collaborate with range safety to create review and approve FTS documentation and develop FTS requirements on future vehicles
- Clear communication of system status to leadership and flight operations
Requirements
- 5+ Years of aerospace high criticality hardware experience
- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace engineering, Math, physics or related field
- Experience in hardware design (electrical and/or mechanical)
- Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience with test planning and execution
- Knowledge of technical risk management
- Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
- Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of motivation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience with range safety and RCC-319
- Experience with aircraft prototype development, including releasing hardware designs, writing and releasing work instructions, planning and executing test plans
- Knowledge of RF system design including link budgets, antenna design, and antenna placement
- Experience architecting avionics systems with COTS and in-house hardware
- Experience with environmental testing such as vibration, thermal, and shock
- Experience with government agencies
- Experience with Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS)
Top Skills
What We Do
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. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+. Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Why Work With Us
We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.
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