Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Hermeus Full time
About Hermeus

Hermeus is a pioneering aerospace and defense technology company dedicated to revolutionizing air travel by developing hypersonic aircraft. Our mission is to accelerate the development of hypersonic technology, making it faster, more efficient, and cost-effective.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our Engines team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, manufacturing, test, certification, and flight operations of components/sub-assemblies of our hypersonic engine.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the design, analysis, and manufacturing of engine components/sub-assemblies
  • Work closely with engineers and technicians across various disciplines
  • Inform the growth and capabilities of the company
About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced aerospace engineer with a strong background in propulsion systems. You should have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware using CAD and GD&T.

Desired Multipliers

We are also interested in candidates with additional experience in areas such as:

  • Designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery
  • Designing high temperature moving mechanical assemblies
  • Development of propulsion system performance analysis tools
  • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
  • 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, including test asset development
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive compensation package. If you are a motivated and experienced aerospace engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.



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