Platform Avionics Technician - Hermeus
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Platform Avionics Technician
- Job Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job Description
- 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.We are currently seeking a motivated Platform Avionics Technician to join the Mission Systems Engineering team at Hermeus!Responsibilities:
- Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various Mission Systems including but not limited to Ground Control Stations, Flight Termination System (FTS) Vehicles, Mission Management System Avionics, and Operations Rooms.
- Install, configure, and maintain flight critical IT systems, communication tools, and mission systems hardware/software.
- Install, configure, and maintain pilot-in-the-loop cockpits for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs).
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure Mission System hardware and electrical designs are fabricated, implemented, and integrated seamlessly.
Qualifications:- 5+ years’ experience as an avionics technician.
- Proficient with common avionics/RF tools such as multimeters, insulation resistance meters, spectrum analyzers, cannon-plug tools, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Proficient in basic electronics maintenance and repair.
- Proficient in the soldering of RF coaxial connectors.
- Proficient in the maintenance/termination of cannon plugs, serial port connectors (RS232, etc.), and CAT5/6.
- Proficient in basic electronics packaging (design, assembly, cable routing, cooling, etc.).
- Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components such as Ethernet, switches, routers, and servers.
- Familiarity with command-and-control concepts, strong problem-solving and diagnostics ability, and a team-first mentality.
- Comfortable reading and maintaining low voltage wiring diagrams.
- Proficient in building aerospace-grade cable/harness assemblies (D38999 and similar).
- Ability and desire to travel for several weeks at a time to work on-location with the Ground Control Station at various military bases and airports.
- Able to lift heavy gear and thrive in hands-on environments.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a forklift or scissor lift for installing/maintaining/troubleshooting RF hardware that is mounted ~50-60’ above ground level.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and associated Office suite of tools: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- 10+ years' experience integrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex aerospace RF/SATCOM/IT systems.
- Proficiency in Linux.
- Proficient in advanced RF troubleshooting techniques.
- Proficient in computer networking.
- Prior experience maintaining operational RPA GCS’s.
- Certifications such as CCNA and Security+.
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Hermeus Company Size
Between 10 - 500 employees
Hermeus Founded Year
2018
Hermeus Total Amount Raised
$215,955,104
Hermeus Funding Rounds
View funding detailsSeries B
$39,955,107 USD
Series B
$100,000,000 USD
Grant
$60,000,000 USD
Series A
$16,000,000 USD