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Hermeus

Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA$91.8k–$140.3kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to developing the world's fastest aircraft through rapid prototyping and iteration. You'll work on high-speed systems designed to meet modern defense needs for the Department of War.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop mechanical components for high-speed aircraft systems
  • Participate in rapid iterative prototyping and testing cycles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on defense aviation projects
  • Support hardware integration and system optimization
  • Document design specifications and engineering analysis
  • Contribute to problem-solving for performance and durability challenges

What they're looking for

  • Mechanical design and CAD proficiency
  • Aerospace systems knowledge
  • Prototyping and rapid iteration experience
  • Materials and structural analysis
  • Technical documentation and communication
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Project collaboration
  • Defense or aviation industry familiarity
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes in previous roles.
  • How would you approach designing mechanical components for high-speed aerospace applications?