Hermeus

IT Support

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and enterprise-grade automation to support engineering, manufacturing, and test environments.
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure and HPC environments (AWS, Corvid, etc.) that enable R&D, analytics, and engineering workloads.
• Develop enterprise-wide monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to provide proactive visibility across production systems.
• Evaluate and implement AI technologies and tools to improve operations, automation, and system reliability.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure IT infrastructure effectively supports simulation, build, and test workflows.

Enterprise IT Engineer

Security Engineer

• Greet visitors and manage front desk access control, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Support the security team with administrative tasks, including policy documentation, scheduling, and record-keeping.
• Assist with security briefings and visitor escorting.
• Prepare professional reports, presentations, and documentation (PowerPoint expertise strongly valued).
• Monitor and track security-related requests or issues through Jira or other ticketing systems.
• Partner with HR, facilities, and leadership on cross-functional tasks tied to security and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Security Specialist

Manager

• Build a team that delivers the flight and development harnessing, and electrical subassembly/component built and tested ready for aircraft integration
• Ownership of avionics development test assets including environmental testing
• Harness component innovation, design, and qualification
• Manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and engineers that represent avionics harness and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing in a development environment
• Develop and/or source new tools and capital equipment to drive harness manufacturing performance
• Evangelize and drive design for manufacturing best practices and design for test with design engineers and test engineers
• Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost, and measure team performance against these metrics

Avionics Shop Manager

DevOps Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for aerospace software and simulation environments
• Integrate AI-driven tools into engineering workflows (intelligent code assistance, anomaly detection, automated testing frameworks)
• Build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) to support R&D, simulation, and production environments
• Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting systems enhanced by AI for predictive insights
• Collaborate with aerospace, flight software, and test engineers to ensure integration between software, hardware, and operations
• Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented infrastructure code (Python, Bash, IaC)
• Conduct system reviews and implement best practices for secure and reliable operations
• Stay up-to-date with emerging AI/ML and DevOps technologies and apply them to improve speed, safety, and scalability

AI DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer

Engineer

• Design, build, qualify, acceptance test, and deliver flight valves, actuators, mechanisms, and other mechanical systems
• Fully own critical flight hardware from concept to delivery
• Work with system owners to architect and integrate components within engine and vehicle systems
• Perform system-level architecture, sizing, and design trades
• Lead system design, analysis, development testing, qualification, and production introduction of mechanical systems
• Scope vehicle-level operational methods and limits to ensure reliability and personnel safety across production and operations
• Make risk-conscious technical decisions aligned with program posture
• Prioritize tasks to meet top-level program and company objectives

Responsible Engineer – Component

General Counsel

• Structure and negotiate contracts with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with business development, engineering, finance, supply chain, and policy teams to develop and implement government contracting strategies.
• Review proposals and deliverables in advance of submission to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Advise on risk allocation, regulatory and compliance obligations, and contract performance.
• Advise on data rights matters.
• Structure, negotiate, and finalize technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, and more.
• Manage AI provisions, open source compliance, and software supply chain legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, cybersecurity, and other government regulations.
• Advise on export control and U.S. export compliance status.
• Draft and enforce policies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements.
• Support government audits and compliance reviews.
• Handle Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Services Agreements related to government or subcontractor engagements.
• File documents in company repository.
• Help establish policies and procedures.

Legal Counsel – Government Contracts

Mechanical Engineer

• Structural design supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using both hand calculations and FEA
• Lead trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems with an emphasis on mass efficiency, cost, and performance
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure designs are practical, producible, and aligned with program objectives
• Own hardware development from concept through design, fabrication, integration, and test
• Present technical content in internal reviews and represent the team in cross-functional and supplier/customer design reviews
• Join Fluids Team designing and integrating hydraulic and fuel systems for hypersonic aircraft; full-time paid internship Jan–Apr (12–16 weeks)

Mechanical Engineer Intern

• Embedded with design and production teams owning hardware design, tooling, testing, and flight readiness.
• Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate to turn high-level design concepts into detailed designs including final geometry, material selection, and DFM.
• Drive transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.
• Simplify processes—delete parts, eliminate waste, and optimize flow.
• Design and implement full-stack build processes: factory layout, tooling, test flow, and vehicle integration.
• Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.
• Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.

Build Engineer – Structures

• Management support of a team of 3-5
• Creation, development, planning, and execution of team level strategy
• Delivery of performant, cost effective, schedule conscious mechanical systems
• Fully own critical flight hardware
• Work with system owners to architect and place components within systems
• System level architecture and sizing
• System design, analysis, development testing, qualification, production introduction
• Scope vehicle level operational methods and limits to ensure reliability and personnel safety through all phases of production and operation
• Making risk conscious decisions aligned with program posture
• Prioritize broad work scope to meet top company objectives

Lead Component Engineer

Procurement

• Design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for avionics hardware and assemblies, prioritizing availability, cost efficiency, quality, compliance, and supply chain reliability
• Assume full ownership of end-to-end supply functions: supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, order placement, quality and timely delivery, issue/dispute management, and cost oversight
• Serve as a subject matter expert in avionics sourcing (RF, harnessing, antennas, GNC, mission systems), advising on supplier capabilities, manufacturability, and compliance requirements
• Lead all aspects of RFI/RFQ/RFP activities to identify and assess supplier capabilities and ensure competitive, high-quality bids
• Manage relationships with external contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure ongoing supply continuity and implement risk mitigation
• Facilitate transitions from new product introduction to mass production and support supplier development
• Collaborate extensively with engineering, mission systems, quality, and supply chain to support product innovation and operational excellence
• Lead cross-functional Commodity Council to standardize avionics sourcing strategies

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Develop and execute a multi-year facilities strategy aligned with company growth objectives, operational needs, and aerospace industry requirements.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to design aerospace engineering and manufacturing spaces.
• Oversee new construction, facility modifications, and major renovations from concept to completion.
• Implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs for critical systems; manage utilities infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, AS9100, ISO 14001; lead inspections and emergency response planning.
• Conduct space utilization analysis and continuous improvement initiatives; lead sustainability initiatives.
• Negotiate and manage vendor agreements; establish performance metrics and vendor oversight.
• Lead and mentor a facilities team; promote cross-functional teamwork with manufacturing, engineering, and leadership.
• Onsite presence required at all Los Angeles-based facilities; occasional travel to other Hermeus locations may be necessary.

Senior Facilities Manager

• Strategic Facilities Leadership - Develop and execute a multi-year facilities strategy aligned with company growth objectives, operational needs, and aerospace industry requirements. Translate executive vision into actionable infrastructure projects, balancing innovation with cost control and operational reliability.
• Facilities Planning & Design - Partner with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to design aerospace engineering and manufacturing spaces that meet safety, efficiency, and workflow standards. Ensure that layouts maximize productivity, enable safe handling of aerospace components, and allow for future scalability.
• Construction & Capital Projects - Provide executive-level oversight of multi-million-dollar construction and retrofit projects, ensuring delivery of aerospace-compliant facilities. Lead contractor prequalification, competitive bid evaluations, and executive reporting on project performance. Manage construction with an emphasis on mission-critical timelines, aligning facility readiness with aircraft program delivery schedules. Ensure projects meet stringent aerospace, defense, and government facility standards.
• Equipment & Infrastructure Management - Implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs to ensure maximum up-time for critical systems. Manage utilities infrastructure (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, process gases, plumbing) to ensure operational stability and cost efficiency.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, AS9100, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Lead regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Partner with EH&S to develop robust emergency response and business continuity plans for facility disruptions or critical incidents.
• Operational Optimization - Lead space layout and utilization and workflow optimization initiatives, ensuring efficient assembly, material movement, and test operations. Lead sustainability initiatives, including waste diversion, recycling, energy optimization, and environmentally responsible design.
• Vendor & Contract Management - Negotiate, manage, and monitor vendor agreements for maintenance, construction, and technical services. Establish performance metrics to ensure vendor accountability and high service quality.
• Leadership & Team Development - Lead and mentor the facilities team, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, customer communications, and problem-solving. Promote cross-functional teamwork between facilities and all resident Atlanta Hermeus teams.

Product Manager

• Develop and execute company production operations strategy aligned with aircraft and missile programs.
• Lead site selection, layout planning, and facility build-out for new manufacturing locations and production lines.
• Build and lead manufacturing engineers, process engineers, and production operations personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain and finance to develop and implement a master schedule and meet deadlines.
• Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes ensuring compliance with DoD production standards and contractual requirements.
• Own day-to-day production execution, shop floor performance, throughput, and cost efficiency metrics.
• Establish production KPIs and operating systems for schedule adherence, inventory control, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Advanced Development and Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability in design phase and lead feedback loops.
• Collaborate with Head of Quality and Build Reliability to meet internal quality standards and customer expectations.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials, tools, and components availability aligned with production timelines.
• Support program management and executive leadership with production planning, readiness reviews, and strategic decisions.
• Build a cohesive production team for low-rate and full-rate manufacturing, mentor engineers and operations staff emphasizing continuous improvement, ownership, and safety.

Head of Production Operations

• Own the design, integration, testing, and certification of the vehicle’s flight termination hardware and software
• Ensure compliance with range safety requirements and lead coordination with regulatory authorities
• Manage interface control with avionics and ground systems
• Serve as the technical authority for all FTS matters and be accountable for system reliability, documentation, and readiness through flight
• Assist with development, implementation, and subsystem-level testing of the FTS through range and/or RCC-319 compliant procedure development & test execution
• Coordinate and execute internal FTS and range testing with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and collaborate with range safety to review and approve FTS documentation and develop FTS requirements on future vehicles
• Contribute to flight-test planning for integrated company missions
• Ensure FTS flight hardware and test hardware is calibrated
• Perform as a lead/point of contact for selected FTS vendors/equipment
• Own the FTS test hardware suite
• Continually evaluate risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the risks are appropriate and risk mitigations are adequate
• Clear and concise communication with Range entities and internal stakeholders
• Test and troubleshoot FTS as needed
• Support design reviews throughout vehicle development
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Responsible Engineer – Flight Termination System

• Design complex tooling and fixtures using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, and inspection.
• Ensure tooling designs meet ergonomic, safety, and operational requirements.
• Work with internal and external machine shops to oversee the fabrication of tools and fixtures, ensuring compliance with design specifications and timelines.
• Evaluate and recommend fabrication methods and materials to optimize tool performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to integrate tooling into production processes seamlessly.
• Conduct tooling trials and validations to ensure readiness for production use.
• Identify opportunities for improving existing tooling and processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive tooling documentation, including CAD models, drawings, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and company procedures.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure alignment on tooling requirements and performance.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.

Tooling and GSE Engineer

Software Engineer

• Work alongside experienced engineers to support the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests.
• Assist in monitoring test parameters and interpreting flight data to enhance system performance and safety.
• Partner with engineers to improve test processes and develop understanding of flight dynamics and aircraft systems.
• Support test campaigns spanning development, operational and certification testing.
• Gain direct exposure to real-world aerospace challenges and contribute to test activities.

Test and Operations Engineering Intern

• Support weld shop development to support full scale welded assemblies
• Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes including but not limited to laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding
• Support design, manufacturing, and materials engineering with root cause analysis
• Work closely with design, tooling, automation, and development engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing
• Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results
• Support manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as feedback loop
• Scope out new welding technologies that may be employed to improve rate/quality/efficiency

Senior Welding Engineer

• Support the development of supersonic aircraft programs on the Flight Sciences team in LA
• Work closely with aerodynamics and structures teams to develop and refine external loads
• Create dynamic simulations and generate vehicle finite element models to assess static and dynamic load cases
• Solve structural static and dynamic problems via hand calculations, finite element analysis, or test data
• Validate analysis through testing and flight
• Characterize aeroelastic effects such as flutter and evaluate flutter behaviors to support aircraft development
• Define external loads from flight maneuvers, gust, takeoff and landing for structural design and analysis
• Define random vibration environments from buffet and engine dynamics

Loads and Dynamics Engineering Intern

• You will lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers
• You will mentor and foster the continual technical and professional development of team members
• You will work with the design engineering team to drive simplicity into the vehicle systems and their integration at a complex level
• You will build a medium to long-term direction for Quarterhorse integration engineering team to address coming challenges and to meet company goals
• Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, tooling, and facility improvements needed to meet production rate requirements
• You will be a vital part of the relationship between our engineering and technician team
• You will drive root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations/implementation
• You will apply process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g. value stream mapping, problem solving, visual management, etc.) to reduce manufacturing build hours and quality issues; increase production rates; and remove waste from complex processes
• You will manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
• You will work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly evolving production environment

Lead Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Engineering Manager

• Work closely with the VP of Engineering to shape and drive the technical roadmap, strategic priorities, and execution rhythm across engineering teams
• Serve as the VP’s “force multiplier”, monitoring project health, removing roadblocks, framing complex decisions, and ensuring flawless follow-through
• Drive priority engineering projects — whether org design, process development, or build efficiency — with a focus on disciplined project management and measurable outcomes
• Build and manage tools for high-velocity program execution, including planning frameworks, org comms and offsites
• Serve as the key connector between Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Ops, and external partners. Communicate clearly, align stakeholders, and drive tight cross-team collaboration
• Prepare high-quality strategic materials for executive and external stakeholders with a focus on clarity and impact
• Surface insights and recommendations to the VP Eng on organizational improvements, decision-making, and operational efficiencies

Chief of Staff, VP of Engineering

Electrical Engineer

• You will shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. Our team is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications.
• The Electrical Engineer position requires system-level architects who are also experts in their specialized areas.
• As an avionics electrical engineer, you'll take charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications.
• You will ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of your designs at the sub-system and integrated system level.
• As a member of the avionics team, you'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines to create control and instrumentation systems for engine, structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Avionics Electrical Engineer

• Responsible for all personnel and physical security operations to include but not limited to onsite facilities, offsite and remote locations.
• Process and protect personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive, personal information with regards to reporting responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Enforce Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) security requirements embedded in our federal contracts, related to federal client-designated CUI/sensitive information and personnel security program requirements.
• Write Policy and Guidebooks pertaining to company Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) to include templates, technical guidance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and overall SPP management.
• Prepare, maintain, and protect official records auditable by U.S. Government representatives.
• Manage access of support vendors, consultants, and contactors to facilities.
• Interact with functional business units, senior management, and government representatives.
• Liaison with local and federal law enforcement, federal investigators, and emergency response personnel.
• Interpret and administer existing policies and develop, document, implement, and communicate revisions to existing policies or new policies, processes, procedures and training.
• Manage foreign travel security and reporting programs in an effective manner and submit reports to CSA.
• Track security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions to include DISS, NISS, NBIS, and eAPP administration.
• Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for site personnel.
• Process necessary badge and CaC requests for employees and update physical security control systems.
• Review the details and requirements issued in formal DD254 contracts Review of required forms and draft subcontract DD254s.
• Process and screen security forms (SF86) of various background investigations, and associated paperwork for accuracy.
• Conduct annual self-inspections for the entire facility as well as any Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Open Storage Areas (OSA).
• Provide oversight and administration of classified spaces.
• Manage a diverse team of multiple security disciplines and actually budget and forecast future requirements

Industrial Security Specialist

Technical Recruiter

• Lead kickoff meetings with Hiring Managers to develop requisitions, understand recruiting needs and discuss headcount
• Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Actively source and engage candidates using innovative techniques
• Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners and networking events to build brand and talent pipeline
• Screen candidates and articulate the Hermeus mission, culture, trajectory, and company benefits
• Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the process providing exceptional candidate experience
• Maintain and ensure accurate records in Lever (ATS)
• Assist teammates in all endeavors to establish Hermeus as an industry leader

Senior Technical Recruiter

Executive Assistant

• Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners.
• Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.
• We need your help to effectively manage the wide range of time demands for a small group of senior executives at Hermeus.
• You’ll be empowered to own the executive’s calendar and help them more effectively manage when, where, and how they execute their duties.
• Your impact on the business is massive as you team with the business’ senior leaders to deliver the world’s fastest airplane.