Test Pilot

Hermeus•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Requirements

Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

Nice To Haves

Instructor pilot experience
Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements
Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems
Experience writing test plans and test procedures
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)

Responsibilities

Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft
Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.
Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series
Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports
Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation