Test Pilot

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.

• 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

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

• 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

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