Powertrain Responsible Engineer

Hermeus

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 114,750 - 140,250

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Los Angeles is searching for a Powertrain Responsible Engineer to oversee mechanical components in high-speed aircraft. This role involves designing and validating gearboxes and motors, ensuring safety and reliability throughout production. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience in hardware design. The company offers competitive compensation, including stock options and unlimited PTO, making it an attractive opportunity for engineers passionate about hypersonic travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in mechanical, aerospace, physics, or materials engineering.
3+ years of engineering experience required.
Experience in CAD design required.

Responsibilities

Own critical flight hardware design and development.
Work with system owners to place components within systems.
Scope operational methods to ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

CAD design

Hardware design

Fluid dynamics

Thermal analysis

Materials science

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

ANSYS

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.

As a Powertrain Responsible Engineer you will own the mechanical components and assemblies that generate and transmit power in all forms (fluid, mechanical and electrical) throughout our hypersonic vehicles. This includes gear boxes, generators, motors, and turbomachinery. This highly interdisciplinary role requires strong 1st principles in mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, materials science, and manufacturing. You will need to be able to communicate requirements clearly and concisely in a rapidly changing environment while driving the development of cutting‑edge hardware that will accelerate the future of hypersonic travel.

Responsibilities:

Fully own critical flight hardware
Work with system owners to architect and place components within systems
Component level architecture and sizing
Component design, analysis, development testing, qualification, production introduction
Scope vehicle level operational methods and limits to ensure reliability and personnel safety through all phases of production and operation
Making risk conscious decisions aligned with program posture
Prioritize broad work scope to meet top company objectives
Design/build cutting edge gearboxes, pumps, motors, and generators for hypersonic aircraft
Design/build required testing infrastructure to validate, accept and qualify novel designs
Work with manufacturing team to establish necessary production infrastructure to bring your designs to life

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)
Experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies
3+ years of Engineering, competition team, applied research experience related to fluid or engine systems
Passion for hardware design and development
Willingness to travel to support hardware and flight tests
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Master’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)
5+ years of experience developing hardware from concept to production
Proficiency in Gear Design, Bearing Design, Rotordynamics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials
Strong knowledge of GD&T and stack‑up analysis
Script programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel, VBA, etc.)
Pressurized fluid components experience such as solenoids, regulators, throttle valves, relief valves, linear and rotary actuators
Ability to execute in a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner with tight timelines
Professional experience using Siemens NX/Teamcenter and ANSYS
Great attitude in the face of extreme challenges

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.

Compensation and Benefits

114750 - 140250 USD a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year‑end bonuses, and more!

100% employer‑paid health care