<div><span>Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.</span></div><h3>Responsibilities: </h3><ul><li>Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft </li><li>Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives.</li><li>Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series </li><li>Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports </li><li>Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation </li><li>Direct a cadre of part-time test pilots supporting the scope listed above </li></ul><h3>Minimum Requirements: </h3><ul><li>Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent </li><li>Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate </li></ul><h3>Preferred Skills and Experience </h3><ul><li>Instructor pilot experience </li><li>Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements </li><li>Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems </li><li>Experience writing test plans and test procedures </li><li>Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people</li><li>Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere</li><li>Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity</li></ul><h3>Additional Requirements</h3><ul><li>Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns. </li></ul><div><b>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS</b><span> </span></div><div><span>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 </span><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a><span> 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. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</b></span></div><div>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.</div><div><br /></div>

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