Propulsion Test Technician Hardware

Front Door Defense; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

401k & retirement plans

Weekly office lunches

Stock options

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Hermeus in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to develop, maintain, and operate propulsion test hardware for reliable aircraft engine performance. This role collaborates across teams to push forward cutting-edge aerospace technologies.

Responsibilities include configuring high-pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, and test rigs; building, testing, modifying, and inspecting test articles; and troubleshooting equipment to ensure safe, efficient test campaigns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in hardware assembly, test, or facility/infrastructure build-out.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to read and critique technical documents.
• Willing to travel for propulsion/flight test campaigns; overtime/weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and operate propulsion test hardware (facilities and test rigs).
• Configure high pressure, hazardous fluid systems; connect instrumentation; monitor test video and data.
• Build, test, modify, inspect test articles.
• Build, modify, troubleshoot new or existing test equipment (fluid systems, mechanical assemblies, data and control systems, instrumentation).

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Technical document reading/feedback

Hardware assembly/test experience

Willing to travel for test campaigns

Overtime/weekend availability

Security clearance eligibility

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

AP license (preferred)

AN (JIC) fittings & Swagelok connections

Fluid/pneumatic system fabrication

Electrical components & systems knowledge

Jet engine test cell experience

Test hardware integration

Job description

Propulsion Test Technician

Develop and validate propulsion test hardware and procedures to ensure reliable aircraft engine performance.

Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Compensation: $25 - 38 USD / hour

About the Role

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.

As a Propulsion Test Technician, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and operation of propulsion system test hardware to ensure the reliability and performance of Hermeus aircraft engines. This position will collaborate in a cross‑functional working environment and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge aerospace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and operations of propulsion test hardware (including facilities and test rigs).
• Participate in test operations, including configuration of high pressure, hazardous, fluid systems, connecting instrumentation, controlling hazardous areas, troubleshooting instrumentation and test hardware, and monitoring test video and data.
• Build, test, modify, and inspect test articles.
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot new or existing test equipment which ranges from fluid systems, mechanical assemblies, data and control systems, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, associate degree, or equivalent certificate
• Experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or facility/infrastructure build‑out
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Willing to travel to support propulsion/flight test campaigns
• Available to work overtime and weekends
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in a startup development environment
• Experience working in a flight/propulsion development program
• A&P license is preferred, but not required
• Hands‑on experience integrating hardware (aerospace or other industry)
• Knowledge/experience with AN (JIC) and Swagelok fluid connections
• Experience with Fabricating and assembling pneumatic and fluid systems; including bending/flaring/assembling of stainless‑steel tubing
• Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and systems
• Jet engine test cell experience

$24.75 - $38.50 an hour Tech 1- $24.75–$30.25 Tech 2 - $32.00 - $38.50

The compensation 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 base pay and equity, generous parental leave, potential for year‑end bonuses, and more!

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid health care
• 401k & retirement plans
• Weekly paid office lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non‑exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off

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. § 120.62 or 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.