Mechanical Engineer

Hermeus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer in Atlanta seeks a mechanical engineer to manage R&D-focused structural design and prototype development for advanced aircraft systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with strong hands-on experience and 2+ years in design and testing. The salary ranges from $90,000 to $140,000 annually, and a willingness to travel and work extended hours is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and experimental testing, preferably in R&D or prototype environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and mechanical assembly of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Own R&D-focused structural design and development of vehicle subsystems.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using hand calculations and FEA.
• Design, build, and test prototype hardware from concept through validation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Rapid prototyping

CAD proficiency

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics

Tools

NX

Ansys

Teamcenter

Job description

Hermeus is a high‑speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high‑Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

Responsibilities

• Own R&D‑focused structural design and development supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics, with an emphasis on rapid prototyping and iteration
• Perform first‑principles structural and thermal analyses using hand calculations and FEA to inform early design decisions and experimental validation
• Execute trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems focused on performance, mass efficiency, and technical risk reduction
• Design, build, and test prototype hardware, owning development from concept through fabrication, integration, and experimental validation
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and test teams to transition prototype concepts toward scalable, production‑aware designs
• Support hands‑on integration, troubleshooting, and test campaigns to quickly iterate and mature hardware
• Present technical findings in internal design reviews and contribute to cross‑functional and supplier/customer technical discussions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and experimental testing (internships and significant student project experience qualify), preferably in an R&D or prototype environment

Preferred Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping, hardware build, and mechanical assembly of complex systems
• Solid foundation in engineering fundamentals including statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and vibration
• Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred), FEA (Ansys preferred), and PLM tools (Teamcenter preferred)
• Experience designing and testing hardware in early development environments, with awareness of design‑for‑manufacturing and production considerations
• Familiarity with mechanical testing under vibration, fatigue, shock, vacuum, and thermal loads
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines (fluids, avionics, manufacturing) to deliver integrated experimental systems
• Proven ownership of technically complex projects from concept through test and iteration

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical development milestones
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

$90,000 - $140,000 a year

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.