Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer jobs in United States
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Hermeus · 23 hours ago

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

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. They are seeking a Dynamics Engineer to perform analysis, modeling, and testing to verify subsystem dynamics and control system performance for their high-speed aircraft projects.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Conduct flight dynamics analysis and simulations to support the design, development, and testing of aerospace systems
Develop mathematical models and algorithms to characterize aircraft dynamics, subsystem dynamics, and vehicle control systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate flight dynamics solutions into overall system designs
Drive integrated test efforts in conjunction with Hermeus’ Test & Operations team to validate system performance from first build into flight
Support flight test activities and analyze flight data to validate models and assess performance

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringFlight Dynamics AnalysisPythonMATLAB/SimulinkAtmospheric Flight DynamicsHydraulic Actuation SystemsUS Security ClearanceCommunication Skills

Required

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information and drive decision making in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary environment
Background in atmospheric flight dynamics, controls, and hydraulic actuation systems analysis
Proficiency in Python and its standard libraries for data processing/analysis/visualization and simulation
Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic system modeling & control design
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Preferred

Knowledge of FAA and Department of Defense aerospace standards regarding loads, flying qualities, and control system specification

Company

Hermeus

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Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$215.96M
Key Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M

Leadership Team

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AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
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Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
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