Hermeus is a high‑speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high‑Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.ResponsibilitiesOwn R&D‑focused structural design and development supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics, with an emphasis on rapid prototyping and iterationPerform first‑principles structural and thermal analyses using hand calculations and FEA to inform early design decisions and experimental validationExecute trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems focused on performance, mass efficiency, and technical risk reductionDesign, build, and test prototype hardware, owning development from concept through fabrication, integration, and experimental validationCollaborate closely with manufacturing and test teams to transition prototype concepts toward scalable, production‑aware designsSupport hands‑on integration, troubleshooting, and test campaigns to quickly iterate and mature hardwarePresent technical findings in internal design reviews and contribute to cross‑functional and supplier/customer technical discussionsBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics2+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and experimental testing (internships and significant student project experience qualify), preferably in an R&D or prototype environmentPreferred SkillsStrong hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping, hardware build, and mechanical assembly of complex systemsSolid foundation in engineering fundamentals including statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and vibrationProficiency in CAD (NX preferred), FEA (Ansys preferred), and PLM tools (Teamcenter preferred)Experience designing and testing hardware in early development environments, with awareness of design‑for‑manufacturing and production considerationsFamiliarity with mechanical testing under vibration, fatigue, shock, vacuum, and thermal loadsDemonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines (fluids, avionics, manufacturing) to deliver integrated experimental systemsProven ownership of technically complex projects from concept through test and iterationAdditional RequirementsWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical development milestonesWillingness to travel up to 25% of the time$90,000 - $140,000 a yearU.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 OPPORTUNITYHermeus 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
