Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, manufacture, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of test assets (including test facilities and test rigs).
- Develop and execute tests at the system and component levels to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission.
- Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rate, while always maintaining the highest degree of safety.
- Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software.
- Design test fixtures and supporting hardware for test rigs and test setups.
- Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation (DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments based).
- Operate and troubleshoot a wire 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).
- Identify and characterize systemic pitfalls and potential hazards then work to resolve them through collaboration with a cross-functional team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with test equipment.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to think of creative, outside-the-box solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Should enjoy working on a team and be able to work efficiently and effectively with others, even during stressful situations.
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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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