Hermeus
Build Engineer
Los Angeles, CA$91.8k–$140.3kfull-timemidAdded 1 month ago
About this role
Hermeus seeks Build Engineers to bridge design, manufacturing, and testing for advanced high-speed aircraft development. You'll own the full lifecycle from hardware design and tooling through assembly, integration, and flight readiness in a fast-paced defense aviation environment.
What you'll do
- Design and develop hardware components and systems for high-speed aircraft
- Create and manage tooling and manufacturing processes for production
- Execute testing protocols and validate flight readiness
- Oversee vehicle assembly and integration with design teams
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
- Support rapid prototyping and iterative hardware improvements
What they're looking for
- Hardware design and CAD
- Manufacturing and tooling expertise
- Systems integration and testing
- Problem-solving and rapid prototyping
- Project management and process development
- Technical documentation and communication
- Aerospace or defense engineering knowledge
- Hands-on fabrication experience
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Hermeus
Hermeus is a defense aviation company building hypersonic and high-speed aircraft systems. The company is hiring engineers across thermal management, welding, tooling, and testing disciplines to support rapid prototyping and manufacturing of advanced aerospace defense capabilities.
- Website
- hermeus.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with rapid prototyping and iterative hardware development. How have you managed competing priorities between speed and quality?
- Tell us about a time you worked on aircraft, aerospace, or defense systems. What were the regulatory or certification challenges you faced?