Hermeus · 3 days ago
Avionics Electrical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$92K/yr - $140K/yr
1+ years expHermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company focused on accelerating air travel through hypersonic aircraft development. The Avionics Electrical Engineer role involves designing and testing custom electrical systems while ensuring integration and compatibility across various systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
Responsibilities
You will shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. Our team is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications
The Electrical Engineer position requires system-level architects who are also experts in their specialized areas
As an avionics electrical engineer, you'll take charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications
You will ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of your designs at the sub-system and integrated system level
As a member of the avionics team, you'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
1+ years of experience in multiple of the following areas: electrical hardware design, control systems, instrumentation and signal conditioning, digital communication busses, analog design and simulation, power electronics, harness design
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or similar disciplines
Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and/or flight testing
Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys)
Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter)
Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.)
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G)
Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.)
Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
A bias towards action, and a willingness to work hands-on to make it happen
Engineering project team experience
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder & Chief Technologist
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