Senior Operations and Test Engineer - Hermeus
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Senior Operations and Test Engineer
- Job Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- 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.Responsibilities:
- Develop and standardize procedures/automation for the checkouts, integration, development testing, and taxi testing of new and flight-proven vehicles, rapidly iterating based on lessons learned
- Design software and automation tools to enable autonomous vehicle operations, and to conduct vehicle system testing in ways that reduce complexity
- Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware, partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians and specialists daily
- Ensure test and flight readiness by reviewing test results and working with other teams to resolve off-nominal test results, collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and locations on a regular basis
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and equipment to eliminate small scale production waste
- Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and systematic improvements
Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems
Preferred Skills and Experience:- Expert level first-principles engineering knowledge
- Experience working with a variety of software systems and writing/de-bugging code
- Experience writing test plans and test procedures
- Experience (preferably hands-on) working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems
- Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, combustible fluids, etc.)
- Professional experience working with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations)
- 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
- Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering
Additional Requirements:- Ability to work long hours and some weekend as needed, to support critical milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying maybe require to perform the functions of this positions.
- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
- Must be eligible to pass Air Force background checks
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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