Hermeus
Build Engineer - Propulsion
Los Angeles, CA
Sponsorship not specified$92k-$187kDetected 95 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentGD&THardware DesignLeadershipMentoring
About the role
- 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 This Role: This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and
Responsibilities
- Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.
- Collaborate directly with high level design concepts turning them into detailed designs including final geometry, material selection and DFM.
- Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.
- Design and implement full-stack build processes-factory layout, tooling, test flow, and vehicle integration.
- Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.
- Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.
- 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.
- This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count).
- Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
- Experience standing up production lines or test infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills and Experience
Compensation
- The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline.
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
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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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