Hermeus
Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer
About this role
Hermeus seeks a Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer to lead the full lifecycle development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components for hypersonic aircraft. You'll manage design, prototyping, testing, and qualification of propulsion hardware operating in extreme conditions, collaborating closely with propulsion and vehicle teams.
What you'll do
- Own development of flight-critical valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware components
- Lead design through prototyping, testing, and qualification phases
- Ensure hardware meets requirements for high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight environments
- Collaborate with propulsion and vehicle engineering teams throughout development
- Support transition from development to production
- Drive rapid iterative prototyping and hardware maturation
What they're looking for
- Mechanical and fluid systems engineering
- Flight-critical component design and analysis
- Hardware testing and qualification processes
- High-pressure and high-temperature system experience
- Propulsion systems knowledge
- Project lifecycle management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- CAD and engineering simulation tools
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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
- Walk us through your experience taking a mechanical or fluid system component from initial design through production. What were the biggest challenges you faced?
- How do you approach design verification and qualification testing for flight-critical components? What standards or methodologies have you used?