Full-Time
Head of Propulsion Test Engineering
Developing hypersonic aircraft for rapid global travel.
Senior, Expert
Atlanta, GA, USA
- 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
- 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
- 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
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