Hermeus
Hermeus3mo ago
USD 91800–224250/yr

Avionics Systems Engineer – Flight Safety Systems (FTS / AFSS)

United StatesUnited States·Los AngelesFull-timemid
OtherSystems EngineerAvionics Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
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Overview

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.

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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.

Requirements

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  • Own the full life cycle of the Flight Termination System including design, build, test, integration, and flight
  • Own the top level system design of the FTS inclusive of mechanical and electrical hardware and CONOPs
  • Own the interfaces between the FTS and the vehicle inclusive of avionics, fluid, and structural interfaces
  • Own the FTS interface to the Flight Test Range, inclusive of communications, requirements tailoring, documentation, and high level strategy
  • Own the procurement of critical FTS components
  • Own the qualification and acceptance testing campaign planning and execution
  • Own high level integration planning
  • Own operational procedure creation to ensure the successful operation of the system in the field
  • Support Flight safety analysis that works hand in hand with the FTS to maintain safe flight operations
  • Collaborate with range safety to create review and approve FTS documentation and develop FTS requirements on future vehicles
  • Clear communication of system status to leadership and flight operations
  • 5+ Years of aerospace high criticality hardware experience
  • A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace engineering, Math, physics or related field
  • Experience in hardware design (electrical and/or mechanical) 
  • Prior experience with range safety and RCC-319
  • Experience with aircraft prototype development, including releasing hardware designs, writing and releasing work instructions, planning and executing test plans 
  • Knowledge of RF system design including link budgets, antenna design, and antenna placement 
  • Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams 
  • Experience with test planning and execution 
  • Knowledge of technical risk management 
  • Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns 
  • Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals 
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities 
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of motivation 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Experience architecting avionics systems with COTS and in-house hardware 
  • Experience with environmental testing such as vibration, thermal, and shock 
  • Experience with government agencies 
  • Experience with Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS) 
  • 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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 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.
     

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Los Angeles, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    March 4, 2026
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    June 10, 2026

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    Days active
    75
    Repost count
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    Trust Level
    42%
    Scored at
    June 10, 2026

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    HermeusAvionics Systems Engineer – Flight Safety Systems (FTS / AFSS)USD 91800–224250