Principal Propulsion Engineer

Los Angeles

Posted on 9/19/2023

INACTIVE

51-200 employees

Developing hypersonic aircraft for rapid global travel.

Company Overview

Hermeus stands out as a promising workplace due to its pioneering work in hypersonic aircraft development, aiming to drastically reduce air travel time. The company's partnerships with esteemed government agencies such as NASA and the US Air Force, along with its focus on autonomous aircraft, demonstrate its commitment to technical advancement and industry leadership. The potential economic impact of hypersonic flight, coupled with Hermeus' dedication to safety and comfort, makes it an exciting and rewarding environment for those seeking to shape the future of aviation.

Hardware

Aerospace

B2B

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$176M

Founded

2018

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 38%

1 year growth

↑ 59%

2 year growth

↑ 260%

Locations

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

CategoriesNew

Aerospace Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
8+ years of professional experience designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware using CAD and GD&T
Responsible for hardware that was taken from concept to test (ground or flight)
Demonstrate mastery of engineering fundamentals, particularly in the areas of combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural dynamics, and material science
Experience working in a fast-paced environment in a scrappy and cost-effective manner
Maintain a positive attitude when encounter challenging problems
Willing to travel to support ground and flight test campaigns

Responsibilities

Own the design, analysis, manufacturing, test, certification, and flight operations of components/sub-assemblies of the engine
Work closely with engineers and technicians over a wide range of disciplines
Inform the growth and capabilities of the company

Desired Qualifications

12+ years of professional experience designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware using CAD and GD&T
Responsible for hardware that has flown
Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery
Professional experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
Professional experience with ANSYS
Experience in the design and manufacture of alloys for high temperature applications
Experience with additively manufactured metal alloys
Experience with jet fuels
Experience with the generation of work instructions and quality control associated with nonconformances
Experience in instrumentation selection and usage for ground and flight testing
Hands-on experience machining, welding, or integrating hardware (aerospace or other industry)
Experience certifying hardware for flight operations

Hermeus is a startup developing hypersonic aircraft to radically accelerate air travel. At Mach 5, more than twice the speed of the supersonic Concorde, passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in 90 minutes. On the path to hypersonic passenger aircraft, Hermeus is partnering with government agencies including the US Air Force and NASA to develop a series of autonomous aircraft that derisk the technology and solve urgent national security challenges. These products provide the data and confidence necessary to certify, produce, operate, and maintain safe and comfortable commercial aircraft. Hypersonic aircraft have the potential to create trillions of dollars of new global economic growth per year, unlocking significant resources that can be utilized to solve the world’s greatest problems.

The Engines team is responsible for the engine development efforts that will propel all of Hermeus’ hypersonic vehicles. The primary focus now is on the development of Chimera, which will provide the necessary thrust for Quarterhorse to take flight in the near future.

Through multi-disciplinary efforts to develop air-breathing engines that facilitate ground take-off and flight at supersonic and hypersonic speeds, we are addressing challenges that very few engineers have the opportunity to solve and doing so at a strategic and rapid pace. It is an exciting time to join the team as we dive into the design of the first flight engines. Work and learn with motivated and passionate individuals. Let’s make some fire!

The Opportunity and How You’ll Impact Hermeus:

Own the design, analysis, manufacturing, test, certification, and flight operations of components/sub-assemblies of the engine
Work closely with engineers and technicians over a wide range of disciplines
Inform the growth and capabilities of the company

About You:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
8+ years of professional experience designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware using CAD and GD&T
Responsible for hardware that was taken from concept to test (ground or flight)
Demonstrate mastery of engineering fundamentals, particularly in the areas of combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural dynamics, and material science
Experience working in a fast-paced environment in a scrappy and cost-effective manner
Maintain a positive attitude when encounter challenging problems
Willing to travel to support ground and flight test campaigns

Desired Multipliers:

12+ years of professional experience designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware using CAD and GD&T
Responsible for hardware that has flown
Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery
Professional experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
Professional experience with ANSYS
Experience in the design and manufacture of alloys for high temperature applications
Experience with additively manufactured metal alloys
Experience with jet fuels
Experience with the generation of work instructions and quality control associated with nonconformances
Experience in instrumentation selection and usage for ground and flight testing
Hands-on experience machining, welding, or integrating hardware (aerospace or other industry)
Experience certifying hardware for flight operations

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We encourage you to apply even if you have skillsets and experience outside of our current needs as we’re always open to connect and discuss future opportunities.