Hermeus · 1 hour ago
Manager of Deployed Operations
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expHermeus 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 Deployed Operations is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing operational activities at deployed sites in support of flight test and mission execution, ensuring safety and efficiency in alignment with company objectives.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations at deployed or forward operating locations
Serve as the primary on-site authority for operational execution, decision-making, and issue resolution
Ensure deployed operations meet schedule, safety, quality, and performance objectives
Execute site surveys of potential deployed sites to include supply chain availability
Develop and execute deployment plans to include personnel, Inventory, equipment, logistics, and facilities
Coordinate mission readiness, operational timelines, and daily execution plans
Manage shift schedules, staffing plans, and operational coverage at deployed sites
Act as the interface between deployed teams and home-base leadership
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Flight Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Security, IT, and Facilities
Support mission rehearsals, readiness reviews, and post-mission debriefs
Oversee logistics related to deployed operations, including transportation, housing, site access, and vendor coordination
Ensure deployed infrastructure, tools, and equipment are available and mission-ready
Support setup, sustainment, and teardown of deployed sites
Enforce safety policies, operational procedures, and risk mitigation plans
Ensure compliance with site requirements, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
Lead incident response, reporting, and corrective actions when required
Lead and support deployed personnel, fostering accountability, communication, and high performance
Provide clear direction in dynamic or time-sensitive environments
Provide regular operational updates, metrics, and risk assessments to leadership
Capture lessons learned and drive improvements in deployment processes and execution
Support development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for deployed operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in operations, Engineering, Aviation, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in operations, mission support, field operations, or deployment-based roles
Proven experience leading teams in deployed, remote, or high-tempo environments
Strong operational planning, execution skills and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, flight test, or mission operations
Prior experience supporting field tests, launches, or expeditionary operations
Familiarity with safety management systems and operational risk management
Experience working with government, military, or classified programs
Ability to operate effectively with limited resources and evolving requirements
Must be able to qualify and maintain clearance
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.
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 & Chief Technologist
Recent News
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