Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer

Job description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. As a Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer you will own the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, including valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware. You will be responsible for taking hardware from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working in close collaboration with propulsion and vehicle teams. Your work will directly support systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight environments. Responsibilities: - Own propulsion components (e.g., valves, actuation systems, and fluid control hardware) from concept through flight-ready delivery - Design for extreme environments, including high pressure, temperature, and transient operating conditions - Drive engineering trade studies across performance, manufacturability, reliab...