Flight Build Engineer — Rapid Prototyping & Production

Hermeus; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Build Engineer to join the hardware-focused flight vehicles team in Los Angeles. You will own everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly, embedded with design and production teams.

You will lead detailed project planning, drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines, and transition prototypes to production for complex aerospace assemblies. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess foundational engineering principles and hands-on hardware experience.
• Ability to design, build, test, and iterate hardware quickly.
• Familiarity with CAD, test equipment, and hand tools.
• Know-how of manufacturing processes and GD&T fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with design teams to translate concepts into detailed hardware designs.
• Drive transition from prototype to production for aerospace assemblies.
• Streamline processes by removing unnecessary complexity and waste.
• Design and implement full-stack build processes including factory layout and tooling.
• Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.
• Act as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.

Skills

Engineering first principles

Hands-on hardware experience

Rapid iteration

CAD

Test equipment

Hand tools

GD&T fundamentals

Manufacturing process familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a Build Engineer to join the hardware-focused flight vehicles team in Los Angeles. You will own everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly, embedded with design and production teams.

You will lead detailed project planning, drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines, and transition prototypes to production for complex aerospace assemblies. Travel up to 25% is expected.