Hermeus Corporation | Test Pilot

About Hermeus

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer dedicated to the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. The company collaborates directly with the Department of Defense to deliver critical capabilities ensuring national and allied asymmetric advantages.

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 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 UAVs (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred).
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with diverse individuals.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment.
• Capacity to learn, lead, and mentor while maintaining productivity.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness 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 presented salary is a guideline; final offers consider position scope, candidate background, education, skills, and market factors.

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

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The selected candidate will require access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. Eligibility requires being a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or possessing a valid deemed export license. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), asylees, and refugees with granted status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are 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. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be utilized to support the hiring process; however, human judgment remains paramount in final hiring decisions. For information regarding data processing, please contact the company.