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Test Pilot

Hermeus

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Pilot

Test Pilot

2 days ago

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.

Responsibilities:

Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft
Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.
Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series
Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports
Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation

Minimum Requirements:

Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate

Preferred Skills and Experience

Instructor pilot experience
Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements
Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems
Experience writing test plans and test procedures
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns.

$135,000 - $250,000 a year

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.

At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

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  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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