Hermeus · 7 hours ago
Platform Avionics Technician
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 Platform Avionics Technician will be responsible for building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various mission systems, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and electrical designs.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various Mission Systems including but not limited to Ground Control Stations, Flight Termination System (FTS) Vehicles, Mission Management System Avionics, and Operations Rooms
Install, configure, and maintain flight critical IT systems, communication tools, and mission systems hardware/software
Install, configure, and maintain pilot-in-the-loop cockpits for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure Mission System hardware and electrical designs are fabricated, implemented, and integrated seamlessly
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience as an avionics technician
Proficient with common avionics/RF tools such as multimeters, insulation resistance meters, spectrum analyzers, cannon-plug tools, oscilloscopes, etc
Proficient in basic electronics maintenance and repair
Proficient in the soldering of RF coaxial connectors
Proficient in the maintenance/termination of cannon plugs, serial port connectors (RS232, etc.), and CAT5/6
Proficient in basic electronics packaging (design, assembly, cable routing, cooling, etc.)
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components such as Ethernet, switches, routers, and servers
Familiarity with command-and-control concepts, strong problem-solving and diagnostics ability, and a team-first mentality
Comfortable reading and maintaining low voltage wiring diagrams
Proficient in building aerospace-grade cable/harness assemblies (D38999 and similar)
Ability and desire to travel for several weeks at a time to work on-location with the Ground Control Station at various military bases and airports
Able to lift heavy gear and thrive in hands-on environments
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a forklift or scissor lift for installing/maintaining/troubleshooting RF hardware that is mounted 50-60' above ground level
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and associated Office suite of tools: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred
10+ years' experience integrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex aerospace RF/SATCOM/IT systems
Proficiency in Linux
Proficient in advanced RF troubleshooting techniques
Proficient in computer networking
Prior experience maintaining operational RPA GCS's
Certifications such as CCNA and Security+
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
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
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