Hypersonics Test Engineer: Design & Validate High-Speed Systems

Hermeus Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,750 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Office lunches

Year-end bonuses

Stock options

Parental leave

Job summary

Hermeus Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and operate test assets for hypersonic vehicles. You will develop test plans, fixtures, and procedures across hydraulic, fuel, high-voltage, and airframe subsystems, working with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and actionable results.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, strong problem solving, and hands-on experience with fluid/mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Industry experience owning a project through full lifecycle, especially in aerospace/high-performance engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, manufacture, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of test assets (including test facilities, fixtures and rigs).
• Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, panels, and other supporting hardware for test rigs and test setups.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and protocols for a wide range of vehicle subsystems.
• Operate and troubleshoot a wide 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).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and technicians, to ensure effective communication and alignment on testing requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and findings, and contribute to comprehensive technical reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, recommend innovative testing methods, and actively contribute to the enhancement of Hermeus’s test infrastructure.

Skills

Problem solving

Creativity

NX CAD

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

Hermeus Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and operate test assets for hypersonic vehicles. You will develop test plans, fixtures, and procedures across hydraulic, fuel, high-voltage, and airframe subsystems, working with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and actionable results.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, strong problem solving, and hands-on experience with fluid/mechanical systems.