Test Pilot at Hermeus – Los Angeles, California
Hermeus
Los Angeles, California, 90001, United States
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Test Pilot
$135,000 - $250,000 a year
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
- Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
- Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate
- 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
- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.
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 by22 C.F.R. § 120.62or 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.
$135,000 - $250,000 a year
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