Lead Component and Mechanism Engineer

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. The Lead Component and Mechanism Engineer role is responsible forthe support and leadership of a team of 2-5 individual contributors RE's focused on designing, building, qualifying, acceptance testing, and delivering flight valves, actuators, mechanisms, and other mechanical systems. In addition to leadership and support responsibilities the role is responsible for technical individual contributor work which includessystem requirements scoping, clean sheet design, development, and production start of flight mechanical systems integrated into engine and vehicle systems.This highly interdisciplinary role requires strong 1st principles in mechanics, fluids, thermal, manufacturing; strong ability to communicate requirements in a rapidly changing environment; and the drive to rapidly and safely create novel and cutting-edge hardware to accelerate the future of hypersonic travel. Responsibilities Management support of a team of 3-5Creation, development, planning, and execution of team level strategyDelivery of performant, cost effective, schedule conscious mechanical systemsFully own critical flight hardwareWork with system owners to architect and place components within systemsSystem level architecture and sizingSystem design, analysis, development testing, qualification, production introductionScope vehicle level operational methods and limits to ensure reliability and personnel safety through all phases of production and operationMaking risk conscious decisions aligned with program posturePrioritize broad work scope to meet top company objectives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)Experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies5+ years of Engineering, competition team, applied research experience related to fluid, mechanisms, or engine systemsWillingness to travel to support of hardware and flight testsWillingness to work extended hours and weekends as neededGreat attitude in the face of extreme challenges Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)4+ years of experience developing hardware from concept to productionProficiency in compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, kinematics, mechanism design, mechanics of materials, and materialsStrong knowledge of GD&T and stack-up analysisScript programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel, VBA, etc.)Ability to execute in a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner with tight timelines.Professional experience using Siemens NX/Teamcenter and ANSYS Additional Information U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYHermeus 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.

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