Hermeus

Hermeus

Lead Avionics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$139k-$187kDetected 92 days ago
PythonGitSiemens NXANSYSAltiumAvionicsMIL-STDMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsControlsLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across the organization, manage related risk and change across the program, drive new technology introduction, and provide mentoring for less senior engineers.
  • Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test.
  • Create development and qualification testing campaigns and exercise designs to their limits.
  • Support hardware through production, integration, and flight.
  • 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 Lead Avionics Engineer at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems for our hypersonic vehicles.
  • You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our electrical systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 1+ years leading a technical engineering team.
  • Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and/or flight testing
  • Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter)

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills and Experience:

Skills

  • Breadth of experience across various electrical technical fields including RF, digital, analog, and video systems
  • Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys)
  • Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.)
  • Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G)
  • Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.)
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • Writing software in Python or similar for analysis or data review
  • A bias towards action, and a willingness to work hands-on to make it happen

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
  • Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
  • Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
  • Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

Company info

  • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Avionics Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of the next generation of hypersonic vehicles.
  • Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships.

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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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