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Hermeus · 1 day ago

Senior Structures 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. The Senior Structures Engineer will be responsible for the design, build, and test of next generation aircraft aerostructures, leading hardware upgrades, and mentoring junior engineers.

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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
Design and implement full-stack design to build to test processes—factory layout, tooling, test flow, and vehicle integration and test
Perform analysis of build non-conformances and chart path forward for low rate prototype hardware
Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies
Ruthlessly question process complexity—delete parts, eliminate waste, simplify flow
Perform detailed structural analysis and report structural margins
Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware
Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams

Qualification

Engineering principlesCAD proficiencyBuild experienceGD&T skillsSiemens Teamcenter familiarityNX Nastran familiarityAnsys analysis tools familiarityManufacturing processes knowledgeLeadership experienceMentorship experience

Required

Strong engineering first principles
Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools
You've built something that's flown, broke, or both
Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field
Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count)
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

Preferred

Designed and released flight hardware
Strong GD&T skills per ASME Y14.5
Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
Familiarity with NX Nastran and Ansys analysis tools
Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and aerospace welding processes
Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles
Experience standing up production lines or test infrastructure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave

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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