Test Engineer

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.

As a Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in developing, building, analyzing and operating test assets for our hypersonic vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of vehicle subsystems including hydraulic system, fuel system, mechanisms, high-voltage, mechanisms, airframe structural, and more! 

Lead the design, development, manufacture, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of test assets (including test facilities, fixtures and rigs). 

Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, panels, and other supporting hardware for test rigs and test setups. 

Develop test plans, procedures, and protocols for a wide range of vehicle subsystems. 

Operate and troubleshoot a wide array of fluid and mechanical systems including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, high voltage components, test fixtures, tooling, standard fluid system components (valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, etc). 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and technicians, to ensure effective communication and alignment on testing requirements. 

Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and findings, and contribute to comprehensive technical reports. 

Identify opportunities for process improvement, recommend innovative testing methods, and actively contribute to the enhancement of Hermeus’s test infrastructure. 

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field 

Industry experience owning a project through full lifecycle, particularly in an aerospace or high-performance engineering environment 

Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design 

Excellent problem solving skills and attention to details 

Ability to think of creative, outside-the-box solutions to problems 

Familiarity with a CAD software tool (NX preferred) 

Strong communication and collaboration abilities 

Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 

Should enjoy working on a team and be able to work efficiently and effectively with others, even during stressful situations