Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer

Hermeus · Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 9, 2026 · full time

Pay range listed by Hermeus: USD 138,550–187,450 per year

Est. total comp~$205K–$277K

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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.

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Crew department: Life Support

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Thermal and fluid systems
Sensors and controls
Reliability and redundancy
Test and verification
Reading P&IDs

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I can do Thermal and fluid systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Sensors and controls on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Reliability and redundancy on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Test and verification on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Reading P&IDs on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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