Senior Structures Engineer

Hermeus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Weekly office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to lead design, build and test of aerostructures for high-speed aircraft in Atlanta. You will mentor juniors and drive hardware upgrades from concept to flight-ready hardware.

You will apply strong first principles, CAD, and hands-on tooling experience to deliver robust, manufacturable structures and enable rapid prototyping in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering first principles and practical (hands-on) hardware experience.
• Experience with CAD, test equipment, and hand tools.
• Proven ability to design, build, break and iterate quickly.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate from high level concepts to final geometry, material selection and DFM.
• Design full-stack design-to-build-to-test processes including factory layout and test flow.
• Analyze build non-conformances and chart paths for low-rate prototype hardware.
• Drive transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.
• Question process complexity, delete parts, and simplify flow.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and report margins.
• Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.
• Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.

Skills

Engineering first principles

CAD

Test equipment

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Siemens NX

NX Nastran

ANSYS

AWS D17.1 welding

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

About The Role

This role is primarily responsible for the design, build and test of next generation aircraft aerostructures including fuselage, empennage, control surfaces and landing gear. We are currently in the process of designing iterative airframes on the path to hypersonic flight and looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to lead hardware upgrades, clean sheet designs and mentor junior engineers here in Atlanta.

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.
• Design and implement full-stack design to build to testprocesses—factory layout, tooling, test flow, and vehicle integration and test.
• Perform analysis of build non-conformances and chart path forward for low rate prototype hardware
• Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.
• Ruthlessly question process complexity—delete parts, eliminate waste, simplify flow.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and report structural margins.
• Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.
• Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.

Requirements

• Strong engineering first principles.
• Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.
• You’ve built something that’s flown, broke, or both.
• Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Designed and released flight hardware.
• Strong GD&T skills per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
• Familiarity with NX Nastran and Ansys analysis tools
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and aerospace welding processes.
• Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles.
• Experience standing up production lines or test infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed (up to 25% travel)

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
• Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
• Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
• Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms

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 by22 C.F.R.

• 120.62or 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.