Full-Time

Head of Propulsion Test Engineering

Hermeus

Hermeus

51-200 employees

Developing hypersonic aircraft for rapid global travel.

Hardware
Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Atlanta, GA, USA

Requirements
  • 10+ years of propulsion hardware and test experience with either turbojets or rocket-engines, ideally both
  • Experience leading a team - training up test conductors, developing test procedures and operating manuals
  • Ability to manage multiple test sites
  • Experience leading multiple test campaigns through full life-cycle
  • Strong understanding of associated test infrastructure, propellant management, data & control systems, and ground support equipment
  • Understanding that speed doesn't come at the expense of safety or quality
Responsibilities
  • Own current Hermeus test facilities and support to testing across the engineering organization
  • Own site planning and development of future Hermeus test facilities, consider future testing needs and chart the course to balance current and future testing requirements
  • Drive a test culture across Hermeus that focuses on rapid hardware iteration to solve difficult technical problems
  • Use first principles to develop test plans that maximize learnings while minimizing additional work that doesn't move development forward rapidly
  • Responsible for the quality of testing across the company and operates as test director when necessary
Desired Qualifications
  • Jet-engine maintenance repair and overhaul experience
  • New-space experience

Hermeus stands out as a promising workplace due to its pioneering work in hypersonic aircraft development, aiming to drastically reduce air travel time. The company's partnerships with esteemed government agencies such as NASA and the US Air Force, along with its focus on autonomous aircraft, demonstrate its commitment to technical advancement and industry leadership. The potential economic impact of hypersonic flight, coupled with Hermeus' dedication to safety and comfort, makes it an exciting and rewarding environment for those seeking to shape the future of aviation.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$239.9M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

29%

1 year growth

80%

2 year growth

166%

Benefits

Paid family leave

Employer-paid health care

Stock options

Competitive salary

PTO

Team bonding

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