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Hermeus

Posted 2 months ago

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Test Pilot

Los AngelesOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Plans and executes taxi and flight operations for Hermeus’s Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft, overseeing their transition to fully autonomous systems and supporting test procedures and documentation.

About this 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft
  • Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.
  • Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series
  • Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports
  • Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation

    • Minimum Requirements:

  • Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
  • Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate

    • Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Instructor pilot experience
  • Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements
  • Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems
  • Experience writing test plans and test procedures
  • Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
  • Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity

    • Additional Requirements

  • Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.

    • Skills

    Aircraft Performance CalculationsAirworthinessCivilian PilotFAA AirworthinessFAA Transport Pilot RatingFlight TestGlobal HawkInstructor PilotMilitary PilotREAPERTest Pilot SchoolTritonUAV Group 4/5

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