Hermeus
Thermal Engineer
Los Angeles, CA$91.8k–$140.3kfull-timemidAdded yesterday
About this role
Hermeus, a defense aviation company, seeks a Thermal Engineer to design and optimize thermal management solutions for high-speed aircraft systems. You'll work on cutting-edge hypersonic vehicles through rapid prototyping cycles, collaborating with a team focused on delivering advanced aerospace capabilities.
What you'll do
- Analyze thermal performance and design heat management solutions for high-mach aircraft components
- Conduct thermal modeling and simulations to validate system performance under extreme conditions
- Develop and test thermal protection systems for hypersonic flight environments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on vehicle integration
- Iterate designs rapidly based on test data and hardware validation
- Document thermal analyses and design specifications for manufacturing and integration
What they're looking for
- Thermal analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Heat transfer principles and thermal protection systems
- CAD and thermal modeling software (ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent)
- High-temperature materials and materials selection
- Hypersonic aerothermodynamics
- Experimental testing and instrumentation
- Problem-solving and rapid iteration mindset
- Communication and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Work on cutting-edge hypersonic aerospace technology
- Venture-backed growth company with ambitious mission
- Rapid prototyping culture enabling quick innovation cycles
- Collaboration with DoD and defense aerospace sector
- Los Angeles, CA location
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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.
- Website
- hermeus.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with thermal modeling software and CFD analysis—what tools have you used and on what types of systems?
- How have you approached solving thermal management challenges in high-temperature or extreme environments?