Avionics Technician

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.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

The Opportunity and How You’ll Impact Hermeus:

• You will complete work order operations, quality buyoffs, and issuing hardware
• You will build mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies
• You will perform functional qualification testing and harness routing between kit assemblies
• You will proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
• You will maintain, troubleshoot, and install fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
• You will work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
• You will rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• You will play a critical role in coordinated vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations

About You:

• High school diploma, associate degree, or equivalent certificate
• 2+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
• Strong communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents
• Ability to train operators how to setup and run machines
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

Desired Multipliers:

• Experience in a startup development environment
• Experience working in a flight development program
• A&P license is preferred, but not required
• Experience transitioning parts/assemblies from first article to production

Skillsets and Responsibilities:

• A&P license preferred
• Welding experience preferred (TIG/MIG)
• CAD/CAM experience preferred
• Basic shop knowledge of tools and equipment
• Previous systems development experience
• GSE build and operations experience
• Basic knowledge of GD&T as well as Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to take measurements using precision tools such as gauge pins, micrometers, depth gauges, scales, calipers, ball gauge, etc.
• Previous experience with integration and assembly of fluid systems, structures, and/or propulsion
• Some experience and knowledge base of simple harnessing and connectorizing
• Powerplant / engine test operation experience
• Ability to design and fabricate his/her tooling necessary for safe/complete operations
• Experience supervising large lifts and rigging
• Previous experience with component level builds and tests including proofing, ATP, etc
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in-situ on the floor and redline changes for engineering
• Work closely with engineers to develop and implement operational, design, and work instruction improvements
• Willingness to travel for test operations, etc

We encourage you to apply even if you have skillsets and experience outside of our current needs as we’re always open to connect and discuss future opportunities.