Hermeus
Lead Propulsion Component Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Sponsorship not specified$139k-$187kDetected 35 days ago
About the role
- Act as the Responsible Engineer for critical flight hardware
- Work closely with propulsion, structures, and vehicle teams to integrate components into engine and vehicle systems
- The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline.
Responsibilities
- Own propulsion components (e.g., high-pressure valves, actuation systems, and fluid control hardware) from concept through flight qualification
- Design for extreme environments including high temperature, pressure, and dynamic loading
- Drive trade studies across performance, manufacturability, reliability, and testability
- Execute clean-sheet design, analysis, and integration of propulsion hardware
- Lead development through rapid build-test-iterate cycles
- Support and troubleshoot hardware during ground and flight test campaigns
- Lead and mentor a team of 2-5 engineers, setting technical direction and execution priorities
- Review designs, guide engineering decisions, and ensure high technical standards
- Drive transition from prototype to repeatable, production-ready hardware
- Develop assembly, test, and acceptance strategies for reliable delivery
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications
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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