Test Pilot - Hermeus
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Test Pilot
- 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:
- 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
Minimum Requirements:- Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
- Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate
Preferred Skills and Experience- 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)
- 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
Additional Requirements- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.
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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