Responsibilities:
- Design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for avionics hardware and assemblies, prioritizing availability, cost efficiency, quality enhancement, compliance, and supply chain reliability.
- Assume full ownership of end-to-end supply functions, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, order placement, quality and timely delivery, issue/dispute management, and rigorous cost oversight.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in avionics sourcing (RF, harnessing, antennas, GNC, mission systems), providing guidance on supplier capabilities, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
- Lead all aspects of RFI/RFQ/RFP activities to identify and assess supplier capabilities, ensuring receipt of competitive and high-quality bids.
- Manage relationships with external contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure ongoing supply continuity, implement effective risk mitigation, and facilitate transitions from new product introduction to mass production.
- Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders to support product innovation and operational excellence, acting as a primary liaison between engineering, mission systems, quality, and suppliers.
- Lead cross-functional Commodity Council driving collaboration between engineering, quality, and supply chain to standardize avionics sourcing strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development for avionics, mission systems, or complex defense hardware.
- Strong knowledge of RF systems, cable & wire harnessing, antennas, GNC, and mission systems hardware.
- Previous experience supporting U.S. government contracts and compliance requirements (DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CMMC 2.0).
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, draft, and administer complex contracts and subcontracts.
- Proven capability to lead and collaborate effectively across functional areas within fast-paced settings.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering.
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, start-up, or high-tech manufacturing sectors.
- Strong knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and proficiency in data-driven sourcing.
- Familiarity with avionics testing, qualification, and mission systems integration.
- Proficiency in interpreting and enforcing contractual terms and conditions.
- Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems, PLM, and CAD.
- Availability for full-time onsite work.
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What We Do
Hermeus is a startup developing hypersonic aircraft to radically accelerate air travel.
At Mach 5, more than twice the speed of the supersonic Concorde, passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in 90 minutes.
On the path to hypersonic passenger aircraft, Hermeus is partnering with government agencies including the US Air Force and NASA to develop a series of autonomous aircraft that derisk the technology and solve urgent national security challenges. These products provide the data and confidence necessary to certify, produce, operate, and maintain safe and comfortable commercial aircraft.
Hypersonic aircraft have the potential to create trillions of dollars of new global economic growth per year, unlocking significant resources that can be utilized to solve the world’s greatest problems.
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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