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Hermeus · 3 months ago

Principal Avionics Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $225K/yr

8+ years exp

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The Principal Avionics Engineer will lead the development, integration, and evolution of the Flight Deck, managing the full system lifecycle and ensuring interoperability between air and ground systems.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and integration of the Hermeus Flight Deck, ensuring modularity, scalability, and field resilience

Own end-to-end development of ground avionics including cockpit controls, network topology, electrical distribution, and voice communications

Define and decompose system-level requirements into hardware and software solutions

Develop and oversee comprehensive integrated test plans, including subsystem and system-level verification, incremental integration strategies (e.g., top-down or bottom-up), and continuous integration test execution to validate performance, interoperability, and environmental readiness

Oversee power, HVAC, and environmental systems within the Flight Deck to ensure consistent uptime in demanding field environments

Define maintenance and upgrade pathways for long-term system supportability

Partner with avionics, software, systems, and operations teams to ensure interoperability between air and ground systems

Interface with external suppliers and integrators to source components and develop tailored solutions

Lead the roadmap for Flight Deck evolution to support expanding platforms and mission requirements

Evaluate new technologies and architectures to improve reliability, maintainability, and operator experience

Qualification

Avionics designElectrical systems integrationNetwork infrastructureIntegrated test planningHVAC systems managementGround control systemsElectrical hardware designCommunication interfacesCross-disciplinary collaborationHands-on engineering mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

8+ years of experience designing and integrating complex avionics, control, or electrical systems in mission-critical or aerospace/defense environments

Demonstrated ability to architect or own sophisticated electrical/network systems from concept through operation

Strong understanding of electrical hardware design, networking, digital and analog communications, and integrated test planning

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering

Experience designing ground control stations or mission command systems

Proficiency with diagramming and system design tools (Draw.io, Visio), plus electrical harness design

Familiarity with avionics and communication interfaces relevant to ground control—Ethernet, MMF/SMF, ARINC, GPS/INS integration, VoIP communications, modern display/data bus technologies

Knowledge of industry standards applicable to ground systems, including IPC620 (wire harness/assembly), MIL-STD-810 (environmental), DO-160G (ground equipment qualification), DO-178C

Experience managing HVAC, UPS, or power distribution systems in mobile or fixed environments

Proven track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration and a hands-on engineering mindset