Flight Hardware Build Engineer – Rapid Prototyping & Production

All Aviation Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonuses

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Build Engineer to join our flight hardware division, embedded with design and production teams, owning hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness.

This role focuses on transitioning prototypes to production, driving build processes, and working across manufacturing, test and design to reduce waste and complexity. Travel up to 25% to test sites and partner locations is required.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering first principles are required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware through internships, labs, or project teams.
• Proven ability to design, build, iterate quickly.
• Familiarity with CAD, test equipment, and hand tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and GD&T fundamentals.

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.
• Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.
• Ruthlessly question process complexity—delete parts, eliminate waste, simplify 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.

Skills

Strong engineering first principles

Hands-on hardware experience

CAD proficiency

Fabrication and measurement tools

GD&T fundamentals

Education

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

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX

CAD software

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a Build Engineer to join our flight hardware division, embedded with design and production teams, owning hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness.

This role focuses on transitioning prototypes to production, driving build processes, and working across manufacturing, test and design to reduce waste and complexity. Travel up to 25% to test sites and partner locations is required.