Test Pilot

About This Role

This role is for a Test Pilot to plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft. It involves overseeing the transition of Quarterhorse from a remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system and maintaining subject matter expertise on the aircraft series. The position suits a pilot with experience in flight testing and a strong background in aircraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft
• Oversee Quarterhorse’s transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system to meet program objectives
• Maintain subject matter expertise on Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft series
• Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports
• Work with Hermeus engineering staff and technical editors to deliver flight manuals and other relevant technical documentation

Requirements

• Federal Aviation Administration transport pilot rating or military equivalent
• Military or civilian flight test experience, or test pilot school graduate

Nice to have:

• Instructor pilot experience
• Knowledge of military or FAA Airworthiness requirements
• Strong background in aircraft performance calculations; familiarity with aircraft stability and control systems
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures
• Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
• Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
• Stock options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential year-end bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• 12 federal holidays
• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• Generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
• Weekly paid office lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms

Important Details

• Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. 5-10% baseline and up to 50% during flight test campaigns

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