Spike Inlet Mechanisms Build Engineer

About this role

Hermeus seeks a Spike Inlet Mechanisms Build Engineer to design and oversee the construction, integration, and testing of supersonic inlet mechanisms for advanced high-speed aircraft. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure mechanical subsystems meet performance and manufacturability standards while supporting rapid prototyping cycles.

What you'll do

• Build and integrate supersonic spike inlet mechanisms and related mechanical subsystems
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure hardware designs are manufacturable and reliable
• Conduct testing and validation of mechanism performance
• Work with manufacturing teams to optimize build processes and production efficiency
• Support rapid iteration cycles in a fast-paced development environment
• Bridge design, manufacturing, and test phases to solve technical challenges

What they're looking for

• Mechanical engineering and design
• Hardware build and integration
• Manufacturing processes and optimization
• Testing and validation methodologies
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving under tight timelines
• Aerospace or defense systems experience
• CAD and technical documentation