Hermeus · 1 day ago
Tooling Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$139K/yr - $187K/yrHermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The Tooling Build Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and validation of innovative tooling and fixtures to support advanced structural assemblies and rapid prototyping. This role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful integration and testing of prototypes.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
Responsibilities
Own the design, fabrication, and implementation of advanced tooling, fixtures, and integration aids to support R&D, prototype builds, and test campaigns
Partner with structures, manufacturing, and test teams to define tooling requirements, integration flow, and process interfaces
Collaborate across engineering disciplines and external vendors to deliver rapid, high-precision prototype tooling solutions
Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing methods, including additive and composite fabrication, to enhance performance and efficiency
Perform design validations, mechanical checks, and hands-on trials to qualify tooling for development and production use
Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing tooling upgrades that reduce build time, improve accuracy, and streamline operations
Maintain documentation, configuration control, and safety standards across all tooling systems
Coordinate schedule, priorities, and vendor relationships to ensure tooling deliverables align with critical R&D and integration milestones
Act as a key interface between engineering and build teams to resolve integration challenges and sustain build velocity
Qualification
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
Preferred
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication methods including machining, additive manufacturing, composites, and rapid prototyping
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) for tooling design and iteration
Knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings to prototype development
Familiarity with R&D environments and early-stage design-build-test cycles for high-performance aerospace systems
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to experiment, adapt, and iterate quickly in ambiguous development settings
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, prototype build, and test teams
Knowledge of lean prototyping and continuous improvement principles in low-volume, experimental environments
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
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.
Founded in 2018
201-500 employees
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
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
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