Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer

Hermeus•Los Angeles, CA

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 aim to deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield and provide critical capabilities to the U.S. Department of War and its allies. As a Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer, you will be instrumental in the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for hypersonic vehicles. This role requires individuals who are system-level architects with expertise in their specialized areas, contributing to the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. You will be responsible for designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications, ensuring seamless integration at sub-system and integrated system levels. The position offers opportunities to collaborate across disciplines on control and instrumentation systems for various vehicle systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ 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.)
Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
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.)
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.
Serve as a system-level architect with expertise in specialized areas.
Design and test custom electrical systems for ground test and flight applications.
Ensure 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.