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 an MRO Propulsion Engineer you will take ownership of the maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul (MRO) lifecycle of our F100 engines—including acceptance testing. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll work side-by-side with passionate engineers and technicians to keep our propulsion systems performing at their best. If you want to learn fast, solve hard problems, and contribute directly to hypersonic capability, this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
Own all or a significant portion of the F100 MRO lifecycle
Collaborate daily with cross-disciplinary engineers and technicians
Drive high-quality, safe, and efficient refurbishment processes
Support testing campaigns and engine acceptance activities
Contribute to a fast-paced environment where engineering and execution come together
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of F100 MRO experience, or experience with a similar-thrust class engine
2+ years of professional experience designing flight propulsion hardware
Strong engineering fundamentals in:
Combustion
Thermodynamics
Heat transfer
Fluid dynamics
Structural dynamics
Materials science
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of F100 MRO or equivalent experience
- 4+years designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware with CAD +GD&T
- Proven responsibility for flight-proven hardware
- Experience with: air-breathing combustors, augmenters, ignition systems, variable-area nozzles, turbomachinery, high-temperature mechanical assemblies
- Siemens Teamcenter + NX
- ANSYS
- High-temperature alloy design and manufacturing
- Additively manufactured metal alloys
- Jet fuel experience
- Generating work instructions and managing nonconformances
- Instrumentation selection and usage for ground or flight test
- Hands-on experience with machining, welding, or hardware integration
- Hardware certification for flight operations, includuing test asset development
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel to support build and test campaigns
$91,800 - $187,450 a year
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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