Structures Technician

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

• You will complete work order operations, quality buyoffs, and issuing hardware
• You will build mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies
• You will perform functional qualification testing and harness routing between kit assemblies
• You will proficiently use various mechanical tools
• You will maintain, troubleshoot, and install fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
• You will work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving task times down and ease of repeatability
• You will rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• You will play a critical role in coordinated vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations

• Experience in a startup development environment
• Experience working in a flight development program
• A&P license is preferred, but not required
• Experience transitioning parts/assemblies from the first article to production

• Modify, repair, assemble, drill, and install aircraft components
• Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts and assemblies in the proper sequence to the correct size
• Using hand tools, pilot holes, or by hand per drawing or instructions
• Select drill bits, reamers, and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes
• Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps
• Install fasteners in the correct sequence per drawing using the correct tools
• A&P license preferred
• CAD/CAM experience preferred
• Basic shop knowledge of tools and equipment
• Previous systems development experience
• GSE build and operations experience
• Basic knowledge of GD&T as well as Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to take measurements using precision tools such as gauge pins, micrometers, depth gauges, scales, calipers, ball gauges, etc.
• Previous experience with integration and assembly of large structural assemblies
• Some experience and knowledge base of simple harnessing and connectorizing
• Ability to design and fabricate his/her tooling necessary for safe/complete operations
• Experience supervising large lifts and rigging
• Previous experience with component-level builds and tests including proofing, ATP, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in-situ on the floor and redline changes for engineering
• Work closely with engineers to develop and implement operational, design, and work instruction improvements
• Willingness to travel for test operations, etc.

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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.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000