Structures Design Engineer

Hermeus; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 92 000 - 187 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & Wellness

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Office lunches

Breakrooms

Résumé du poste

Hermeus is seeking a Structures Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and delivery of primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles. You will drive hardware from early trade studies through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and flight test, collaborating with propulsion, aerothermal, manufacturing, and test teams.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in aerospace structural design, and strong CAD skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in structural design of aerospace vehicles or high-performance mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of structural fundamentals.

Responsabilités

• Design primary and secondary aircraft structures including fuselage, wings, control surfaces, and supporting structure.
• Perform structural trade studies considering weight, strength, stiffness, thermal environment, manufacturability, and cost.
• Generate detailed CAD models, drawings, and GD&T for flight and test hardware.
• Collaborate with analysis engineers on stress, fatigue, fracture, and thermal-structural assessments.
• Work closely with manufacturing to support fabrication, assembly, and tooling development.
• Support vehicle integration, ground testing, and flight test activities, including troubleshooting hardware issues.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level architectural decisions.
• Drive rapid iteration cycles and incorporate test and flight feedback into design improvements.

Connaissances

CAD tools

Structural fundamentals

Aerospace experience

Formation

Bachelor''s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master''s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Outils

NX

CATIA

Description du poste

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:

As a Structures Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles. You will own hardware from early trade studies through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and flight test, working closely with propulsion, aerothermal, manufacturing, and test teams. This role requires strong fundamentals in structural design, comfort operating in ambiguous problem spaces, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary and secondary aircraft structures, including fuselage, wings, control surfaces, and supporting structure
• Perform structural trade studies considering weight, strength, stiffness, thermal environment, manufacturability, and cost
• Generate detailed CAD models, drawings, and GD&T for flight and test hardware
• Collaborate with analysis engineers on stress, fatigue, fracture, and thermal-structural assessments
• Work closely with manufacturing to support fabrication, assembly, and tooling development
• Support vehicle integration, ground testing, and flight test activities, including troubleshooting hardware issues
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level architectural decisions
• Drive rapid iteration cycles and incorporate test and flight feedback into design improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in structural design of aerospace vehicles or high-performance mechanical systems
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of structural fundamentals.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with high-temperature materials, metallic and welded structures
• Familiarity with hypersonic, high-speed, or high-thermal-load environments
• Experience supporting structural testing and/or flight hardware
• Knowledge of aerospace standards, qualification, and verification processes
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly or test

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

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.

At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.

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 asylee 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.

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