Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer
- Salary
- USD 138,550 - 187,450 / per-year-salary
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- On-site · Los Angeles
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 9 October 2026.
About the role
Hermeus's standard text
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.
About The Role:
As Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer at Hermeus, you will be responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for our hypersonic vehicles.
Responsibilities
- You will shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. Our team is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications.
- The Senior Electrical Engineer position requires system-level architects who are also experts in their specialized areas.
- As an Avionics Electrical Engineer, you'll take charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications.
- You will ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of your designs at the sub-system and integrated system level.
- As a member of the avionics team, you'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in multiple of the following areas: electrical hardware design, control systems, instrumentation and signal conditioning, digital communication busses, analog design and simulation, power electronics, harness design
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or similar disciplines
- Demonstrated project experience with embedded design, device integration, V&V, environmental qualification and/or flight testing
- Familiarity with test and simulation tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, SPICE, Ansys)
- Experience with electrical and mechanical design and version control software (Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Capital Harness, Git, Teamcenter)
- Experience with avionics devices and protocols (RS-485, ARINC-685, FPGAs, GPS, INS, D38999 style connectors, etc.)
- Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-464D, DO-160G)
- Experience working with DC power systems (Batteries, Motors, Generators, etc.)
- A bias towards action, and a willingness to work hands-on to make it happen
- Engineering project team experience
- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Hermeus's standard text
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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What this role asks for
71% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Hermeus's standard text, folded away below.
Read against Hermeus's other open postings on this site.
The team: Avionics Hardware HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 10 open in Avionics Hardware. 5 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in September: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Altium (5 of 10), Python (5 of 10), Siemens NX (5 of 10), ANSYS (4 of 10), Git (4 of 10), FPGA (3 of 10), Agile (2 of 10)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Avionics Electrical Engineer posted Oct 9
- RF Systems Engineer posted Oct 9
- Senior RF Systems Engineer posted Oct 9
- Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics posted Oct 9
- Avionics Electrical Engineer posted Jun 22
- Avionics Systems Engineer – Flight Safety Systems (FTS / AFSS) posted Mar 4
- Senior RF Systems Engineer posted Jan 22
- Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer posted Jan 7
- Avionics Shop Manager posted Sep 26
From the team and dates on Hermeus's own job board.
Other openings for this role
2 postings for this role in Los Angeles, CA since 9 September 2026, 1 still open. None has been taken down and posted again.
- 9 October 2026 – open (this posting)
- 9 September 2026 – closed 9 October 2026
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