Full-Time

Principal Propulsion Engineer

Posted on 4/11/2024

Hermeus

Hermeus

201-500 employees

Develops hypersonic aircraft for high-speed travel

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$170k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Atlanta, GA, USA

Both locations require onsite presence.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Propulsion
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
GD&T
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

Hermeus focuses on developing hypersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5, which is over twice the speed of the Concorde. This means their aircraft can travel at approximately 3,800 miles per hour, significantly cutting down travel times. The aircraft operates using a hypersonic engine powered by the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine, which has already undergone successful testing. Hermeus aims to sell these high-speed aircraft to airlines and government agencies interested in fast transportation. What sets Hermeus apart from competitors is its specific focus on hypersonic travel and its recent achievement in engine testing, which demonstrates its progress in this niche market. The company's goal is to revolutionize high-speed travel and make it a viable option for commercial use.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$210.1M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hermeus raised $100 million in Series B funding, showing strong investor confidence.
  • The new hypersonic test facility in Florida accelerates research and development.
  • Partnerships with US Air Force and NASA enhance credibility and technological advancement.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from disruptive startups like Whisper Aero threatens Hermeus' market position.
  • Reliance on government partnerships exposes Hermeus to policy and funding changes.
  • Technical challenges with Quarterhorse Mk 1 could delay hypersonic flight progress.

What makes Hermeus unique

  • Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft, significantly faster than the Concorde.
  • The company successfully tested its hypersonic engine with Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine.
  • Hermeus is creating reusable hypersonic aircraft for both military and commercial applications.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Paid family leave

Employer-paid health care

Stock options

Competitive salary

PTO

Team bonding

INACTIVE