Structures Design Engineer

About this role

Hermeus, a defense aviation company, seeks a Structures Design Engineer to develop primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles. You'll lead structural design from concept through flight testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-speed aerospace systems.

What you'll do

• Design and analyze primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles
• Lead hardware development from trade studies through detailed design and manufacturing
• Collaborate with propulsion, aerothermal, manufacturing, and test teams
• Support manufacturing integration and coordinate flight test activities
• Conduct structural analysis and validation throughout development lifecycle
• Balance rapid iteration with engineering rigor and design discipline

What they're looking for

• Structural design and analysis
• Hypersonic or high-speed aircraft experience
• Finite element analysis (FEA)
• Materials and composites knowledge
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving in ambiguous environments
• Manufacturing design considerations
• Technical documentation and communication