Senior Avionics Engineer (Harnessing and Integration)

Aerospace and defense technology company developing hypersonic aircraft through hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy.
$146,700 - $179,300
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Senior Software Engineer
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51 - 100 Employees
3+ years of experience
Aerospace · Defense

Description For Senior Avionics Engineer (Harnessing and Integration)

Hermeus, an innovative aerospace and defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to join their mission of revolutionizing air travel through hypersonic aircraft development. The company distinguishes itself by combining hardware-rich, iterative development with cutting-edge computing and autonomy, as demonstrated through their successful combined turbojet-ramjet engine development and Quarterhorse flight vehicle program.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing advanced avionics systems for hypersonic aircraft, including the Darkhorse uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed for military applications. You'll be responsible for crucial aspects of electro-mechanical design, from wire harnesses to complex system integration, requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in hypersonic aviation, combining electrical and mechanical engineering expertise to solve complex challenges. You'll be involved in everything from detailed design work to high-level system integration, working with advanced tools and methodologies in aerospace engineering.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical capabilities in electro-mechanical design, analysis, and testing, combined with the ability to lead projects and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology, though it requires flexibility with work hours and travel commitments.

Working at Hermeus means being part of a mission to radically accelerate air travel while maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence. The company's commitment to rapid development and innovative solutions makes this an ideal position for someone passionate about advancing aerospace technology and ready to take on complex engineering challenges.

Last updated 23 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Avionics Engineer (Harnessing and Integration)

  • Develop electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within vehicle family
  • Design packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Generate electrical schematics for flight and qualification designs
  • Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive systems integration trades
  • Perform thermal, structural, electrical and electromagnetic analysis
  • Drive failure analysis of components
  • Perform R&D investigations and trade studies
  • Interface with manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams
  • Own hardware delivery timeline from inception to integration
  • Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers

Requirements For Senior Avionics Engineer (Harnessing and Integration)

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics
  • 3+ years of experience with electromechanical design, analysis, and testing
  • Experience with CAD (NX preferred), FEA (Ansys preferred), and PLM (Teamcenter)
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
  • Willing to travel up to 30% of the time
  • Must be a U.S. person or eligible for deemed export licensing

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