The Structures Test Engineer will ensure structural integrity through testing and analysis of aerospace systems, develop test plans, analyze data, and collaborate with teams.
Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structures Test Engineer to join our team. As a Structures Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of our cutting-edge aerospace systems and components through rigorous testing, analysis, and validation processes.
Responsibilities
- Structural Testing: Plan, design, and execute structural tests to validate the performance and safety of aerospace components and systems
- Test Design: Develop test plans, procedures, and protocols for both static and dynamic structural tests, ensuring they align with project objectives and industry standards
- Test Fixture Design: Develop the rigging and test fixture requirements / design for the various testing conditions
- Test Instrumentation: Develop the plan to instrument test articles to capture the required test data and response
- Data Analysis: Analyze test data to assess the structural performance, stress, and stiffness of components, making recommendations for improvements and refinements. Correlate test data to test predictions
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and technicians, to ensure effective communication and alignment on testing requirements
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and industry standards in structural testing and maintain compliance with relevant regulations
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and findings, and contribute to comprehensive technical reports
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, recommend innovative testing methods, and actively contribute to the enhancement of structural testing capabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Industry experience in structural testing or structural design, particularly in an aerospace or high-performance engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis and finite element analysis tools such as FEMAP, NX Simcenter or ANSYS
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Safety-conscious mindset with a commitment to quality and compliance
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.
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Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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