Loads and Dynamics Engineer at Hermeus

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • 1+ years of job or project experience in loads and dynamics analysis, ideally in aerospace or a similar high-performance engineering field
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
  • Ability to travel on short notice
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team environment, with a proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Solve structural static and dynamic problems through hand calculations, finite element analysis, or test data
  • External loads definition from flight maneuvers, gust, takeoff and landing for use in structural design and analysis
  • Generation of vehicle finite element model to assess static and dynamic load cases
  • Characterization of aeroelastic effects such as flutter
  • Definition of random vibration environments from buffet and engine dynamics

Skills

Finite Element Analysis
Loads Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Aeroelasticity
Flutter Analysis
Hand Calculations
Random Vibration Analysis
External Loads Definition

Hermeus

Develops hypersonic aircraft for high-speed travel

About Hermeus

Hermeus focuses on developing hypersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5, which is over twice the speed of the Concorde. This means their aircraft can travel at approximately 3,800 miles per hour, significantly cutting down travel times. The aircraft operates using a hypersonic engine powered by the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine, which has already undergone successful testing. Hermeus aims to sell these high-speed aircraft to airlines and government agencies interested in fast transportation. What sets Hermeus apart from competitors is its specific focus on hypersonic travel and its recent achievement in engine testing, which demonstrates its progress in this niche market. The company's goal is to revolutionize high-speed travel and make it a viable option for commercial use.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$210.1MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Paid family leave
Employer-paid health care
Stock options
Competitive salary
PTO
Team bonding

Risks

Competition from disruptive startups like Whisper Aero threatens Hermeus' market position.
Reliance on government partnerships exposes Hermeus to policy and funding changes.
Technical challenges with Quarterhorse Mk 1 could delay hypersonic flight progress.

Differentiation

Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft, significantly faster than the Concorde.
The company successfully tested its hypersonic engine with Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine.
Hermeus is creating reusable hypersonic aircraft for both military and commercial applications.

Upsides

Hermeus raised $100 million in Series B funding, showing strong investor confidence.
The new hypersonic test facility in Florida accelerates research and development.
Partnerships with US Air Force and NASA enhance credibility and technological advancement.

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