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Lead Avionics EngineerHermeus • Los Angeles, CA, US
Lead Avionics Engineer

Lead Avionics Engineer

Hermeus • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Avionics Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of the next generation of hypersonic vehicles. As a Lead Avionics Engineer at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems for our hypersonic vehicles. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our electrical systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide technical leadership across the organization, manage related risk and change across the program, drive new technology introduction, and provide mentoring for less senior engineers.
  • Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test.
  • Create development and qualification testing campaigns and exercise designs to their limits.
  • Support hardware through production, integration, and flight.
  • Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in multiple of the following areas : electrical hardware design, control systems, instrumentation and signal conditioning, digital communication busses, analog design and simulation, power electronics, harness design
  • 1+ years leading a technical engineering team.
  • Preferred Skills and Experience :

  • Breadth of experience across various electrical technical fields including RF, digital, analog, and video systems
  • Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and / or flight testing
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and / or servicing electrical power distribution systems and / or networks
  • Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys)
  • Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter)
  • Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.)
  • Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G)
  • Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.)
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • Writing software in Python or similar for analysis or data review
  • A bias towards action, and a willingness to work hands-on to make it happen
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Ability to travel on short notice to support 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 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.

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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