Senior Structures Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities:
- Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines.
- Collaborate directly with high level design concepts turning them into detailed designs including final geometry, material selection and DFM.
- Design and implement full-stack design to build to testprocesses—factory layout, tooling, test flow, and vehicle integration and test.
- Perform analysis of build non-conformances and chart path forward for low rate prototype hardware.
- Drive the transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies.
- Ruthlessly question process complexity—delete parts, eliminate waste, simplify flow.
- Perform detailed structural analysis and report structural margins.
- Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware.
- Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams.
Requirements
- Strong engineering first principles.
- Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.
- You’ve built something that’s flown, broke, or both.
- Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
- Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count).
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Designed and released flight hardware.
Strong GD&T skills per ASME Y14.5.
Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
Familiarity with NX Nastran and Ansys analysis tools.
Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and aerospace welding processes.
Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles.
Experience standing up production lines or test infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed (up to 25% travel).
Additional information
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
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