Structures Engineer
Hermeus
Software Engineering
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 26, 2025
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.
As a structures engineer on the engineering team, you will be responsible for the development, design, analysis, test, and lifecycle of a structural component or system on the Hermeus hypersonic aircraft.
Responsibilities:
- Cradle to grave ownership of a structural component(s) or system(s)
- Experience with CAD software (NX), FEA (Nastran and Femap) and other engineering analysis tools
- Analysis of the hardware and systems – including hand sizing calculations
- Lead design, integration, and test reviews
- Assist in the development of processes and documentation to support engineering activities
- Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure the airframe design meets performance and safety requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
- 1 + years of experience in an engineering role using CAD and FEA consistently.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with hand sizing calculations.
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U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The 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 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.