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Senior Flight Test Engineer

United States, Los Angeles 138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform systems integration and test, mission planning for ground and flight tests of multiple systems under test
  • Coordinate efforts with other cross functional teams relating to design, fabrication, modification, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems
  • Coordinate engineering and certification activities for flight test vehicles
  • Determine and document aircraft installation, configuration, and integration requirements for flight test vehicles
  • Develop and maintain processes to ensure aircraft and systems configuration control
  • Work jointly with other cross functional team members to author ground and flight test plans and procedures, including safe and logical sequencing of test conditions to satisfy program requirements
  • Ensure that test planning requirements are met
  • On-site test management, including test card generation, briefing, debriefing, documenting test results, and test analysis
  • Perform data analysis and test report writing
  • Conduct/direct ground and flight tests as part of the flight crew in the ground control station
  • Must be capable of supporting off-site testing at austere sites for short term assignments (up to one - two months at a time)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or aviation, with a focus on experimental flight testing
  • 1+ years of experience as Test Conductor/Test Director in an active flight test program
  • Strong understanding of aircraft systems and flight test procedures
  • In depth understanding of flight operations and air traffic management
  • Understanding of relevant civil and military requirements (FAR’s, MIL-STD)
  • Familiarity of data acquisition systems, sensors, and telemetry equipment
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret and/or Top Secret clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience with at least one other flight test program
  • Experience with large UAV’s and fixed wing aircraft
  • In-depth knowledge of Real Time Telemetry, and RTT analysis tools (i.e.IADS, Netview, and/or Nominal)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
  • Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of designated job duties, as needed
  • Able to work in (and lead) a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability and willingness to learn and take on tasks outside of town area
  • Basic skills in typical engineering programming languages such as Python/MATLAB
  • Ability to present effective engineering data to multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and track a wide variety of tasks and assignments

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Potential for year-end bonuses
  • 100% employer-paid health care
  • 401k & Retirement Plans
  • Weekly Paid Office Lunches
  • End of Year Bonuses
  • Fully stocked breakrooms
  • Stock Options
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