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Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on building the fastest aircraft in the world through rapid iterative prototyping. The company works with the Department of War to deliver high-speed capabilities for national defense.
As an Avionics Electrical Engineer, you will design, test, and integrate guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for hypersonic vehicles. You will serve as a system-level architect with deep expertise in specialized areas, taking charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications. Your responsibilities include ensuring seamless integration and compatibility of designs at sub-system and integrated system levels, and collaborating across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight while working on cutting-edge defense technology. You'll be part of a team prioritizing hardware iteration and delivering high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 1+ 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or similar disciplines
- Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and/or flight testing
- 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)
- Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors)
- 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)
- Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Bias towards action and willingness to work hands-on
- Engineering project team experience
- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
