Senior Flight Test Engineer

Clutch Canada; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 138,550 - 187,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

100% employer-paid health care

Year-end bonuses

401k & Retirement Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Fully stocked breakrooms

Job summary

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a Test Engineer to perform systems integration and testing of high-Mach aircraft. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and have over 5 years in aerospace with flight test experience. Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of aircraft systems are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and 100% employer-paid healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation, focusing on experimental flight testing.
• 1+ years as Test Conductor/Test Director in active flight test programs.
• Familiar with data acquisition systems, sensors, and telemetry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems integration and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests.
• Develop processes to ensure aircraft and systems configuration control.
• Conduct ground and flight tests as part of the flight crew.

Skills

Strong understanding of aircraft systems

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems integration and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests of multiple systems under test
• Coordinate efforts with other cross functional teams relating to design, fabrication, modification, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems
• Coordinate engineering and certification activities for flight test vehicles
• Determine and document aircraft installation, configuration, and integration requirements for flight test vehicles
• Develop and maintain processes to ensure aircraft and systems configuration control
• Work jointly with other cross functional team members to author ground and flight test plans and procedures, including safe and logical sequencing of test conditions to satisfy program requirements
• Ensure that test planning requirements are met
• On-site test management, including test card generation, briefing, debriefing, documenting test results, and test analysis
• Perform data analysis and test report writing
• Conduct/direct ground and flight tests as part of the flight crew in the ground control station
• Must be capable of supporting off-site testing at austere sites for short term assignments (up to one - two months at a time)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation, with a focus on experimental flight testing
• 1+ years of experience as Test Conductor/Test Director in an active flight test program
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and flight test procedures
• In depth understanding of flight operations and air traffic management
• Understanding of relevant civil and military requirements (FAR’s, MIL-STD)
• Familiarity of data acquisition systems, sensors, and telemetry equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with at least one other flight test program
• Experience with large UAV’s and fixed wing aircraft
• In-depth knowledge of Real Time Telemetry, and RTT analysis tools (i.e.IADS, Netview, and/or Nominal)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of designated job duties, as needed
• Able to work in (and lead) a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of town area
• Basic skills in typical engineering programming languages such as Python/MATLAB
• Ability to present effective engineering data to multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to prioritize, organize and track a wide variety of tasks and assignments
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret and/or Top Secret clearance

$138,550 - $187,450 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.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid 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. § 120.62 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.