Hermeus · 5 months ago
Structures Integration Technician
Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on building high-speed products for the Department of Defense. As a Structures Integration Technician, you will be responsible for the hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of flight and ground hardware while collaborating across various technical domains.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
Responsibilities
Take full ownership of work orders, quality buyoffs, and material handling, including occasional support in inventory and materials control when needed
Execute a wide variety of mechanical and electromechanical sub-assemblies, as well as full system-level integration tasks with minimal instruction
Perform critical structural operations: drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and installing precision fasteners per spec
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, including leak checks, ATP, and light electrical harnessing
Provide cross-functional support across departments—whether that’s jumping in on a build, troubleshooting a test setup, or organizing work centers
Build and refine custom tooling and fixtures for one-off builds or repeatable operations, contributing to build readiness and safety
Deliver in-the-moment engineering feedback, and proactively redline work instructions or flag inefficiencies to continuously improve processes
Drive process improvement initiatives—applying your generalist lens to find cycle time reductions, streamline flows, and simplify complex tasks
Operate independently in a dynamic environment where priorities change rapidly; bring a flexible, 'do what’s needed' mindset every day
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in aerospace, startup, or fast-paced prototyping/manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience in both flight hardware assembly and production support, including system-level troubleshooting
Ability to work across a wide range of technical areas including fluids, inventory support, structural assembly, and manufacturing
Strong proficiency with engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, and hands-on fabrication
Familiarity with shop tools, rigging, GSE, and component-level ATP/proof testing
Highly self-directed with a track record of working independently and taking initiative without constant oversight
Strong understanding and practice of 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles
Preferred
A&P license preferred
CAD/CAM experience a plus
Sheet metal bending experience
Prior experience with full systems development
Willingness to travel for offsite test or build support
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
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