Avionics Electrical Engineer

Hermeus • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world. They work with the Department of War to provide high-speed capabilities. As an Avionics Electrical Engineer at Hermeus, you will be responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for hypersonic vehicles. This role involves shaping the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight, with the team responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications. The position requires system-level architects who are also experts in their specialized areas. The avionics electrical engineer will design and test custom electrical systems for ground test and flight applications, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility at the sub-system and integrated system level. Opportunities exist to work across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in multiple of the following areas: electrical hardware design, control systems, instrumentation and signal conditioning, digital communication busses, analog design and simulation, power electronics, harness design

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or similar disciplines
• Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and/or flight testing
• Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys)
• Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter)
• Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.)
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G)
• Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.)
• Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
• A bias towards action, and a willingness to work hands-on to make it happen
• Engineering project team experience
• Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns

Responsibilities

• Design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for hypersonic vehicles.
• Shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight.
• Design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications.
• Take charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications.
• Ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of designs at the sub-system and integrated system level.
• Work across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Stock options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential year-end bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• 12 federal holidays
• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• Generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
• Weekly paid office lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level