Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.
The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.
About You / Valued Experience
- Experience in a startup development environment
- Experience working in a flight development program
- 5+ years of experience as a jet engine/ aerospace technician
- A&P license is preferred, but not required
Skillset/Responsibilities
- Own critical propulsion systems and hardware
- Powerplant / engine test operation experience
- Previous experience with integration and assembly of fluid and propulsion systems
- Demonstrated ability to take measurements using precision tools such as gauge pins, micrometers, depth gauges, scales, calipers, ball gauge, etc.
- Knowledge in applicable NAS, AN, NASA, MIL, FAA, standards, specifications, and regulations
- Previous systems development experience
- GSE build and operations experience
- Basic knowledge of GD&T as well as Microsoft Office
- Ability to design and fabricate his/her tooling necessary for safe/complete operations
- Experience supervising large lifts and rigging
- Previous experience with component level builds and tests including proofing, ATP, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues in-situ on the floor and redline changes for engineering
- Work closely with engineers to develop and implement operational, design, and work instruction improvements
- Willingness to work on all aircraft systems as work scope fluctuates
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime, weekends, night shift, as required
- Willingness to travel for test operations, etc.
- Solid understanding of test methods, setups, and data acquisition systems
- Welding experience preferred (TIG/MIG)
- CAD/CAM experience preferred
Force Multipliers
- F100-PW-229 formal training/ experience
- Depot level jet engine experience
- Experience in fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and inspection of landing gear, control surface, and other critical flight systems
- Aircraft structural experience:
- precision drilling in Al, Ti, CRES, and other aerospace materials
- installing standard aerospace rivets, bolts, and fasteners
- Sheet metal: forming, shearing, fabrication, etc
- IPC 620 training/ experience
- NASA-STD 8739.4 or equivalent training/ experience
- FAA Inspector Authorization certification
- Previous spaceflight/ hypersonic systems experience
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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.
