Powertrain Responsible Engineer

Hermeus•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$114,750 - $140,250

About The Position

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 Powertrain Responsible Engineer you will own the mechanical components and assemblies that generate and transmit power in all forms (fluid, mechanical and electrical) throughout our hypersonic vehicles. This includes gear boxes, generators, motors, and turbomachinery. This highly interdisciplinary role requires strong 1st principles in mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, materials science, and manufacturing. You will need to be able to communicate requirements clearly and concisely in a rapidly changing environment while driving the development of cutting-edge hardware that will accelerate the future of hypersonic travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)
Experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies
3+ years of Engineering, competition team, applied research experience related to fluid or engine systems
Passion for hardware design and development
Willingness to travel to support of hardware and flight tests
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)
5+ years of experience developing hardware from concept to production
Proficiency in Gear Design, Bearing Design, Rotordynamics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials
Strong knowledge of GD&T and stack-up analysis
Script programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel, VBA, etc.)
Pressurized fluid components experience such as solenoids, regulators, throttle valves, relief valves, linear and rotary actuators.
Ability to execute in a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner with tight timelines.
Professional experience using Siemens NX/Teamcenter and ANSYS
Great attitude in the face of extreme challenges

Responsibilities

Fully own critical flight hardware
Work with system owners to architect and place components within systems
Component level architecture and sizing
Component design, analysis, development testing, qualification, production introduction
Scope vehicle level operational methods and limits to ensure reliability and personnel safety through all phases of production and operation
Making risk conscious decisions aligned with program posture
Prioritize broad work scope to meet top company objectives
Design/build cutting edge gearboxes, pumps, motors, and generators for hypersonic aircraft
Design/build required testing infrastructure to validate, accept and qualify novel designs
Work with manufacturing team to establish necessary production infrastructure to bring your designs to life