Flight Hardware Build Engineer — Rapid Prototyping & Test

Hermeus; Atlanta (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonuses

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming rapid prototyping, seeks a Build Engineer to join design, manufacturing and test teams. You’ll own hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness, plus process development and vehicle assembly.

Expect to lead project planning, translate concepts into detailed designs, transition prototypes to production, and streamline workflows. Travel up to 25% to test sites and partner locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count).
• Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.
• Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming) 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

Engineering first principles

CAD

Hands-on hardware

GD&T fundamentals

Machining & welding

Education

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

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Siemens NX

Job description

Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming rapid prototyping, seeks a Build Engineer to join design, manufacturing and test teams. You’ll own hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness, plus process development and vehicle assembly.

Expect to lead project planning, translate concepts into detailed designs, transition prototypes to production, and streamline workflows. Travel up to 25% to test sites and partner locations may be required.