Vehicle Integration Technician

Vehicle Integration 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.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

The Vehicle Integration Technician is responsible for the integration of all secondary structure, avionics, and propulsion components and systems to the vehicle's primary structure. The task requires both avionics and mechanical integration skills along with pneumatic and avionics checkout activity.

Responsibilities

• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware
• Use precision calibrated toolsHands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
• Heavy rigging for large assemblies
• Operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructionsUse various mechanical tools without prior instruction
• Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document integration processes
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
• Perform fluids and pneumatic testing

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical or avionics hardware installation experience
• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy transport equipment
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

$30 - $50 an hour The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more! 100% employer-paid health care 401k & Retirement Plans Weekly Paid Office Lunches Fully stocked breakrooms Stock Options Paid Parental Leave

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive base pay and equity, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & retirement plans

Weekly paid office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock options

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off

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.