Mechanisms Test Engineer

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanisms Test Engineer to be a part of our team. As a Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in developing, building, analyzing and operating test assets for the fluid systems and mechanisms of our hypersonic vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The Hermeus Test discipline owns the cradle to grave testing of the fastest unpiloted reusable air breathing aircraft on the planet. These are extraordinary vehicles and we’re seeking extraordinary Test Engineers who can drive, thrive, and survive in a Mach 5 environment!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, manufacture, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of test assets (including test facilities and test rigs).
• Develop and execute tests at the system and component levels to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission.
• Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rate, while always maintaining the highest degree of safety.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software.
• Design test fixtures and supporting hardware for test rigs and test setups.
• Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation (DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments based).
• Operate and troubleshoot a wire array of fluid and mechanical systems including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, high voltage components, test fixtures, tooling, standard fluid system components (valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, etc).
• Identify and characterize systemic pitfalls and potential hazards then work to resolve them through collaboration with a cross-functional team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with test equipment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to think of creative, outside-the-box solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Should enjoy working on a team and be able to work efficiently and effectively with others, even during stressful situations.

$91,800 - $140,250 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. 

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more! 

100% employer-paid health care 

401k & Retirement Plans 

Unlimited PTO 

Weekly Paid Office Lunches 

End of Year Bonuses 

Fully stocked breakrooms 

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave 

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

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. § 120.62or 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.