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Hermeus · 4 months ago

Build Engineer - Propulsion

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $180K/yr

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company focused on accelerating air travel through hypersonic aircraft development. The Build Engineer role involves leading project planning and hardware delivery, collaborating on design concepts, and driving the transition from prototype to production for aerospace assemblies.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Ruthlessly question process complexity—delete parts, eliminate waste, simplify flow

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

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringManufacturing processesCAD proficiencyLeadership experienceHands-on hardware experienceRelease flight hardwareSiemens TeamcenterNX software

Required

Strong engineering first principles

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field

Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count)

Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly

Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools

Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals

Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones

Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed (up to 25% travel)

The 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