Thermal Engineer — Hypersonic Systems & High-Temp Cooling (Equity)

Hermeus; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Thermal Engineer to analyze, design, and implement thermal solutions for components and systems in our high-speed vehicles. You will apply advanced heat transfer analyses and develop reliable thermal management strategies.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct lab and flight tests, and document results to support innovative, high-temperature hardware solutions at Hermeus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or thermal engineering (or related field).
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Proficiency with thermal analysis software and CFD tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed thermal analyses and simulations to model heat transfer and thermal behavior during mach3+ flight.
• Design and develop thermal management systems including heat shields, insulation, and active cooling.
• Evaluate materials with high-temperature capabilities for thermal protection and dissipation.
• Analyze hot metallic structures to reduce thermal-induced stress and deflections.
• Collaborate with aero, propulsion, structures, and materials teams to integrate thermal solutions.
• Plan, conduct and analyze thermal tests in lab and flight environments; validate models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace or thermal engineering

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

ANSYS

CFD

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a Thermal Engineer to analyze, design, and implement thermal solutions for components and systems in our high-speed vehicles. You will apply advanced heat transfer analyses and develop reliable thermal management strategies.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct lab and flight tests, and document results to support innovative, high-temperature hardware solutions at Hermeus.