Test Technician / Specialist
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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.
About The Role:
As a Test Specialist at Hermeus you will have the opportunity to build and maintain test assets and infrastructure as well as execute test campaigns that are critical to Hermeus’s core development approach of rapid, iterative testing. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and development while working on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of vehicle subsystems including hydraulic system, fuel system, mechanisms, high-voltage, mechanisms, airframe structural, and more!
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate, build, and commission various test assets to meet company needs ranging from test rigs and stands up to larger-scale test cells and facilities.
- Modify and perform upgrades to existing test assets to expand capability or meet program objectives.
- Execute tests in a safe, efficient, and precise manner to meet test objectives and deliver a high-quality test data product.
- Learn and operate data acquisition (DAQ) and control system software for various test setups.
- Assist with test planning, setup, and readiness to ensure smooth execution of test operations.
- Develop expertise on the test assets you work on, becoming a trusted technical resource within the team.
Requirements:
- Versatile, well-rounded skillset with at least a base-level of proficiency working on fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Experience working with common instrumentation and data acquisition systems is a plus.
- Self-motivated and proactive. Able to take ownership of tasks and drive things to completion.
- Ability to work in a dynamic test environment, quickly adapting to challenges.
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
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
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.
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