
About Hermeus
Transforming air travel with Mach 5 technology
Key Highlights
- Developing Mach 5 aircraft for faster global travel
- Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia
- Over $100 million in funding from top investors
- Targeting both commercial and defense aviation markets
Hermeus is an aerospace company based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on developing Mach 5 aircraft to revolutionize global transportation. With a mission to reduce travel times significantly, Hermeus has secured over $100 million in funding from investors like BlueRun Ventures and the U.S. Air Force. ...
🎁 Benefits
Hermeus offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote-friendly work policy to attract top talent in the aerospace industry....
🌟 Culture
Hermeus fosters a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of aerospace technology while maintai...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Hermeus is hiring a Senior Structures Engineer to design, build, and test next-generation aircraft aerostructures. You'll work on high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft, focusing on hardware upgrades and mentoring junior engineers. This role is based in Los Angeles.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in aerospace engineering with a focus on structures — your experience includes designing and testing aircraft components such as fuselage, empennage, and landing gear. You possess a deep understanding of aerodynamics and structural integrity, which allows you to create innovative solutions for high-speed aircraft. Your ability to mentor junior engineers is a key asset, as you enjoy sharing your knowledge and guiding others in their professional development.
You are familiar with working in collaboration with government entities, particularly the Department of Defense, and understand the importance of delivering capabilities that maintain national security. Your experience in iterative design processes and clean sheet designs positions you well to contribute to the rapid development of hypersonic flight technologies.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the design, build, and testing of aerostructures for next-generation aircraft. You will be responsible for overseeing hardware upgrades and ensuring that all designs meet stringent safety and performance standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the iterative design process, making adjustments based on testing outcomes and feedback.
You will also mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in structural design and analysis. Your leadership will help foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the engineering team. As you work on cutting-edge technologies, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of high-speed aviation.
What we offer
Hermeus offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of aerospace technology. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in aviation. We value collaboration and encourage you to bring your ideas to the table. Join us in our mission to revolutionize air travel and maintain an asymmetric advantage for our nation and allies.
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