Lead Component Engineer
HermeusLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted December 8, 2025
140000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Hermeus is a startup developing hypersonic aircraft capable of Mach 5 speeds, enabling transatlantic travel in just 90 minutes. The company partners with government agencies like the US Air Force and NASA to develop autonomous aircraft that address national security challenges and gather critical data for commercial certification. Hermeus aims to unlock trillions of dollars in economic growth by solving global problems through advanced aviation technology.
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. The Lead Component Engineer role is responsible for supporting and leading a team of engineers in designing, building, and delivering flight valves, actuators, mechanisms, and other mechanical systems.
Requirements
- Management support of a team of 2-5
- Creation, development, planning, and execution of team level strategy
- Delivery of performant, cost effective, schedule conscious mechanical systems
- Fully own critical flight hardware
- Work with system owners to architect and place components within systems
- System level architecture and sizing
- System 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
Benefits
- 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