Hermeus Corporation | Test Pilot

Test Pilot

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Department: Flight Test

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Hermeus, a leading high-speed aircraft manufacturer, seeks a highly skilled Test Pilot to join our innovative team. Focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for national interest, Hermeus collaborates directly with the Department of Defense to deliver critical capabilities that maintain an asymmetric advantage for the nation and its allies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft.
• Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from a remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on the Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series.
• Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports.
• Collaborate 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 a graduate of a test pilot school.

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, up to 50% during flight test campaigns).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $135,000 - $250,000 per year

The salary information provided is a general guideline. Hermeus considers various factors 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.

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• Paid parental leave.
• Potential for year-end bonuses.
• 100% employer-paid health care.
• 401k & Retirement Plans.
• Weekly paid office lunches.
• End-of-year bonuses.
• Fully stocked breakrooms.
• Stock options.

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The individual hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. Therefore, the candidate must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. U.S. 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 Employer

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made solely based 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.

We may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. For more information on data processing, please contact us.