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Hermeus · 23 hours ago

Engineering Manager - Structures

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

6+ years exp

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. The Manager of Structures Engineering will lead a team in the design, analysis, and optimization of structural components for hypersonic aircraft, ensuring high performance, safety, and compliance standards are met.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the Structures Engineering team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and innovative engineering culture

Recruit, onboard, develop, and mentor engineers to ensure the team has the technical depth and execution capability required to meet aggressive program demands

Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide continuous coaching and technical leadership across the team

Own structural engineering execution across multiple programs from early concept through production, delivering on aggressive cost, schedule, and performance targets

Develop and manage project plans, allocate resources, and track execution against milestones while balancing competing priorities

Partner closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, systems engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure fully integrated vehicle designs

Oversee the design and analysis of aircraft structural components, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements

Guide the use of advanced CAD, FEA, and analytical methods to support structural design, validation, and certification efforts

Lead material selection, testing, and qualification efforts for high-temperature, high-load, and extreme operating environments

Drive continuous improvement in structural design processes, tools, and engineering methodologies

Identify and evaluate new technologies, materials, and approaches to enhance hypersonic vehicle structural performance and efficiency

Proactively identify technical and programmatic risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure robust design solutions

Resolve complex structural challenges and ensure structural integrity and reliability under extreme flight and operating conditions

Communicate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and executives to align technical decisions with program objectives

Develop and manage budgets for structural engineering efforts, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources

Qualification

Structural EngineeringAerospace EngineeringCAD SoftwareFEA ToolsAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingMentorship Skills