Lead Test Pilot

Lead Test Pilot

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company's first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

Responsibilities :

• Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft
• Oversee the transition of Quarterhorse from a remotely piloted to fully autonomous system to meet program objectives
• Maintain subject matter expertise of the 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
• Direct a cadre of part-time test pilots supporting the scope listed above

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Skills and Experience

Additional Requirements

$175,000 - $250,000 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.