Platform Avionics Technician

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.

We are currently seeking a motivated Platform Avionics Technician to join the Mission Systems Engineering team at Hermeus! 

• 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.   

• 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.

• 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+. 

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.