Jobs at Hermeus

Hermeus is seeking a Propulsion Engineering Intern for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027 in Los Angeles, California. The intern will support the design, development, and testing of propulsion components and systems, working closely with engineers and manufacturing teams.

Propulsion Component Engineering Intern at Hermeus in Los Angeles, California. This role involves supporting the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, from initial design through testing and production, for high-speed aircraft operating in extreme environments.

Hermeus is seeking a senior Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer to own the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components from concept through flight-ready delivery. This role involves designing for extreme environments, leading trade studies, executing clean-sheet designs, and supporting hardware through rapid iteration and testing.

Avionics Systems Engineer at Hermeus responsible for the full lifecycle of the Flight Termination System (FTS), including design, integration, testing, and certification. This role involves owning system design, interfaces, and operational procedures, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to ensure flight safety and vehicle readiness.

Software Engineering Intern (modeling & Simulation) at Hermeus will develop performant modeling and simulation code for 6DOF SITL systems using Julia. Responsibilities include creating physics-informed models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and validating results with real data.

Hermeus is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure the quality and reliability of hardware. This role involves performing dimensional and visual inspections on mechanical and welded components, verifying parts against drawings and specifications, and creating inspection reports.

GNC & Flight Software Engineering Intern at Hermeus for Spring/Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves supporting the development, implementation, and testing of flight software and guidance, navigation, and control systems for high-speed aircraft.

Hermeus is seeking a Vehicle Integration Technician to integrate secondary structure, avionics, and propulsion components into their aircraft. This role involves hands-on assembly, testing, and installation of flight hardware, requiring mechanical and avionics integration skills, as well as pneumatic and avionics checkout.

Senior Structures Engineer at Hermeus in Los Angeles, California. This role is responsible for the design, build, and test of next-generation aircraft aerostructures, including fuselage, empennage, control surfaces, and landing gear. The engineer will lead hardware upgrades, clean sheet designs, and mentor junior engineers.

Hermeus is seeking a Network Engineer to install, configure, analyze, and maintain local and wide area networks. This role involves ensuring network growth, security, and scalability, supporting cross-organizational needs, and troubleshooting network issues.

Hermeus is seeking a Structures/Mechanical Engineering Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, CA. The intern will support the design, build, and test of flight hardware for next-generation aircraft systems, including control surfaces and landing gear doors. Responsibilities involve CAD modeling, basic engineering analysis, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with various engineering teams.

Hermeus is seeking an Avionics Electrical Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. This hands-on role involves designing, analyzing, integrating, and testing avionics and electrical systems for flight vehicles and ground assets. Responsibilities include owning hardware from concept to integration, developing documentation, and supporting various engineering teams.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to design and develop complex mechanical systems and mechanisms for high-speed aircraft. Responsibilities include mechanism design, analysis, simulation, prototyping, testing, materials selection, documentation, and mentorship.

Hermeus is seeking a Structures Engineering Intern for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027 in Los Angeles, California. The intern will contribute to the design, build, and test of flight hardware, assist in translating structural design concepts into CAD models, and support the transition of components from prototype to production.

Structures Manufacturing Engineer at Hermeus focused on early-stage design-build-test cycles for flight-critical structural assemblies. Responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and validating tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment, and supporting the build and integration of structural assemblies.

Hermeus is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support their Test Operations, R&D/Manufacturing, and Compliance teams. The intern will gain hands-on experience in workplace safety programs, inspections, risk assessments, compliance documentation, training assistance, and incident tracking.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software for their hypersonic aircraft systems. Responsibilities include writing and testing embedded flight software, collaborating with hardware and systems engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Lead Propulsion Component Engineer at Hermeus responsible for the development of flight-critical propulsion components, including valves, actuators, and mechanical systems. This player-coach role involves direct hardware design and delivery, leading a team of 2-5 engineers, and owning components from concept through flight qualification.

Senior RF Systems Engineer at Hermeus in Los Angeles, California. This role involves identifying RF hardware requirements, creating system architectures, and building, testing, and integrating RF solutions for aircraft and ground stations. Responsibilities include simulating RF hardware, developing test procedures, defining hardware specifications, and troubleshooting performance challenges.

Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer at Hermeus responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for hypersonic vehicles. Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience in areas like electrical hardware design, control systems, and digital communication buses.

Hermeus is seeking a Components Manufacturing Engineer in Los Angeles, California. This role involves establishing, developing, and scaling advanced manufacturing processes for critical hardware, including valves, fluids components, actuators, manifolds, and electro-mechanical assemblies. Responsibilities include driving design-for-manufacture, process development, and continuous improvement.

This is a junior Aerodynamics Engineer role at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. The engineer will contribute to the design and analysis of high-speed and hypersonic vehicles, conduct CFD simulations, and participate in wind tunnel testing.

Hermeus is seeking a Test and Operations Engineering Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, California. The intern will support the development, integration, and testing of advanced aircraft systems, assisting with hardware integration, system checkout, and test readiness activities.

Hermeus is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for their Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) team for Spring/Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, CA. The intern will support the setup, integration, maintenance, and testing of real-time simulation environments, focusing on developing automated tests and ensuring test stand reliability for flight software development.

Tooling Build Engineer at Hermeus responsible for the design, development, and validation of tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment. This role involves rapid iteration, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and leveraging advanced manufacturing methods to support R&D and prototype builds.

Build Reliability Engineering Intern at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. This role supports the development, improvement, and standardization of manufacturing processes for aircraft structures and hardware. Responsibilities include hands-on work with manufacturing equipment, investigating defects, and implementing corrective actions.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. This role involves providing quality support for the supply chain, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. The position requires significant travel to supplier locations.

As a Test Specialist at Hermeus, you will build and maintain test assets and infrastructure, and execute test campaigns for rapid, iterative testing. Responsibilities include fabricating and commissioning test assets, modifying existing ones, executing tests precisely, operating data acquisition and control systems, and assisting with test planning and setup.

Senior Build Reliability Engineer at Hermeus in Los Angeles, California. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability of flight components and manufacturing processes. The engineer will guide hardware from design through manufacturing and flight operations, using data to understand reliability drivers and solve technical problems.

Hermeus is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support improvement initiatives for in-house manufacturing capabilities. The intern will contribute to the design, build, and testing of flight and ground support hardware, evaluating designs for manufacturability, and developing new processes and procedures.

Subsystem Test Engineering Intern at Hermeus in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves developing, building, analyzing, and operating test assets for supersonic vehicles. Responsibilities include supporting the design and manufacturing of test fixtures, developing test plans and procedures, performing engineering analysis, and assisting with the operation and troubleshooting of various test systems.

Hermeus is seeking a Flight Software Engineering Intern for Spring & Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, California. This role involves developing simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) infrastructure for a new flight vehicle program, focusing on software development, flight simulation, and hardware integration.

Mission Systems Engineering Intern at Hermeus in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves supporting the integration and testing of mission hardware and software, developing and testing software for command and control, and performing hardware/software debugging and troubleshooting.

Avionics Electrical Engineering Intern at Hermeus in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications for supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. Responsibilities include physical subsystem testing, developing wire diagrams, hardware setup, end-to-end subsystem testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Build Engineer - Propulsion at Hermeus is an engineering role focused on rapid iterative prototyping for high-speed aircraft. Responsibilities include hardware design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and process development for flight vehicles.

Technical Sourcer at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. This role is responsible for owning the entire sourcing process, prospecting techniques, and engaging passive candidates to meet hiring needs during a period of rapid growth.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to develop flight autonomy capabilities for their supersonic vehicle fleet. This role involves building software for guidance and control, mission autonomy, and navigation, working closely with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate will own cross-functional problems from design through flight testing and possess strong C++ skills with experience in autonomous systems.

Hermeus is seeking a Welder to fabricate and assemble structural and piping components for their aircraft. The role involves performing precision TIG, MIG, and arc welding on various materials, interpreting engineering drawings, and executing laser welding on thin-gauge and high-strength alloys.

Software Engineering Intern at Hermeus developing cutting-edge software for the Quarterhorse supersonic unmanned aircraft. Responsibilities include software development on human-machine interaction (HMI) and communications systems, collaborating with flight crew and engineers, and participating in the full software development lifecycle.

Flight Operations & Airworthiness Engineering Intern at Hermeus will support the planning, development, and execution of flight operations and airworthiness activities for the Quarterhorse aircraft. Responsibilities include developing documentation, preparing technical deliverables for airworthiness packages, and assisting with risk assessments and data analysis.

Hermeus is hiring a Senior Dev Ops Engineer in Los Angeles, California. This role involves building, automating, and securing IT, ICS, and IoT systems, managing cloud and on-prem infrastructure, and supporting various operating systems and devices.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software for their hypersonic aircraft systems. Responsibilities include developing embedded flight software, collaborating with hardware engineers, writing high-quality code, and participating in testing and safety-critical software development.

Propulsion Integration Technician at Hermeus responsible for building, testing, and refining prototype propulsion and fluid systems. This role involves assembling and integrating mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical components, providing feedback to engineering on design improvements, and conducting functional testing.

Test Engineer at Hermeus responsible for developing, building, analyzing, and operating test assets for hypersonic vehicles. This role involves designing test fixtures, developing test plans and procedures, operating fluid and mechanical systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software for their hypersonic aircraft systems. Responsibilities include writing embedded flight software, collaborating with hardware engineers, and participating in safety-critical software development.

Hermeus is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to develop flight autonomy capabilities for their supersonic vehicle fleet. This role involves building software for guidance and control, mission autonomy, and navigation, working closely with various engineering and operational teams. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ skills and experience in autonomous or unmanned systems, with a practical understanding of guidance, controls, and navigation.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Sheet Metal Shop Technician to support precision fabrication of complex flight hardware. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining advanced sheet metal cutting and forming equipment, reading engineering drawings, performing precision measurements, and collaborating with engineering to improve fabrication processes.

Hermeus is seeking a Welder to fabricate, assemble, and join structural and piping components for aircraft. Responsibilities include performing TIG, MIG, and arc welding on various materials, interpreting engineering drawings, and executing laser welding on thin-gauge alloys. The role requires 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision fabrication.

Propulsion Test Engineering Intern at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. This role involves hands-on experience with high-performance propulsion systems, supporting engine and system-level testing. Responsibilities include assisting with test stand setup, monitoring data, and troubleshooting.

Junior Loads and Dynamics Engineer at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. This role supports supersonic & hypersonic aircraft programs by developing external loads, creating dynamic simulations, validating analysis through testing, and evaluating flutter behaviors.

Hermeus is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, CA. This role supports direct materials procurement, supplier analysis, and the development of supply chain processes to prepare for scaled production.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Hermeus in Los Angeles, CA. This role supports manufacturing and process improvement projects, assists with hardware builds and integration, and helps resolve manufacturing issues. The intern will also evaluate designs for manufacturability and contribute to documentation and continuous improvement efforts.

Thermal Engineer at Hermeus responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing thermal solutions for high mach vehicles. This involves thermal analysis and simulations, designing thermal management systems, selecting materials, and integrating solutions with multidisciplinary teams.

Executive Assistant at Hermeus, a defense aviation company. This role involves managing calendars for 2-3 senior executives, coordinating travel and meetings, and improving administrative processes. The position requires strong communication and collaboration skills to support senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Hermeus is seeking an Avionics Shop Manager in Los Angeles, California. This role involves building and leading a team to develop wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies for high-speed aircraft. Responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing capabilities, managing a team of supervisors and technicians, and driving manufacturing development strategy.

MRO Propulsion Engineer at Hermeus responsible for the maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul lifecycle of F100 engines, including acceptance testing. This is a hands-on role focused on keeping propulsion systems performing optimally.

Hermeus is seeking an Integration Engineer to manage the design release, build, test, and delivery of fluid, propulsion, and mechanism assemblies. This role involves acting as a technical bridge between design, manufacturing, and test, and requires hands-on experience with mechanical systems, propulsion, and fluids.

Hermeus is seeking a Software Engineer to own and evolve internally developed business applications. This role involves understanding existing architecture, improving maintainability, resolving issues, implementing new functionality, and establishing development practices for enterprise services. The engineer will review AI-generated code and make pragmatic decisions about refactoring or rebuilding existing components.

Hermeus is seeking a Structures Design Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles. This role involves owning hardware from concept through flight test, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving rapid iteration cycles.

Hermeus is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in Los Angeles, California. The intern will support the Mechanical Team in designing and integrating systems for supersonic aircraft, including structural design, thermal and structural analysis, and trade studies.