Flight Test Pilot – Autonomous Aircraft Prototyping

Hermeus; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401(k)

Year-end bonus

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a flight-test focused engineer/pilot to plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft. You will oversee the transition from remotely piloted to autonomous systems to meet program objectives and maintain subject matter expertise on the Quarterhorse aircraft.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, run cards, and reports, and collaborating with engineering to deliver flight manuals and other technical documentation.

Qualifications

• FAA transport pilot rating or military equivalent required.
• Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse demonstrator.
• Oversee transition to autonomous system to meet program objectives.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse aircraft.
• Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering to deliver manuals and technical docs.

Skills

Instructor pilot

Airworthiness knowledge

Aircraft performance

Stability & control

Test plans & procedures

Flight test experience

Clear communication

Multitasking in start-ups

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a flight-test focused engineer/pilot to plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft. You will oversee the transition from remotely piloted to autonomous systems to meet program objectives and maintain subject matter expertise on the Quarterhorse aircraft.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, run cards, and reports, and collaborating with engineering to deliver flight manuals and other technical documentation.