Product Manager – Propulsion Test at Hermeus

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related)
  • 7+ years of experience in product development, technical project management

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to align product capabilities with current and emerging DoD and commercial test requirements
  • Translate customer needs into product features, capabilities, and tailorable service configurations
  • Act as a product advocate and subject matter expert in meetings with government sponsors, prime contractors, and internal leadership
  • Define the Propulsion Test facility requirements, scope and plan of facility expansion, facility capability, key suppliers, and resourcing required
  • Define the Propulsion Test Service offering, including capability, performance and testing requirements, operating models and logistics, and customer value propositions
  • Develop and validate pricing models that encompass all aspects of planning, pre-test coordination, integration, test execution, and post-test data processing
  • Establish technical and operational baselines and roadmap for facility improvements and capability enhancements to meet customer needs
  • Serve as lead for technical proposals, white papers, and RFI/RFP responses to government and commercial customers
  • Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), pricing estimates, and technical documentation for proposal packages
  • Collaborate with contracting officers and acquisition teams to ensure test services are structured for smooth integration into government contract vehicles (e.g., OTA, IDIQ, SBIR/STTR, CSO) and commercial / business to business customers
  • Source and evaluate potential strategic suppliers and subcontractors for key components and/or services (e.g. design, construction, instrumentation, integration hardware, support services)
  • Define and manage supplier scopes, schedules, pricing, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Develop long-term supplier relationships that align with capability, reliability, and scalability goals

Skills

Product Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Requirements Definition
Pricing Strategy
Proposal Writing
Supplier Management
Government Contracting
DoD Acquisition
Engineering Alignment
Business Development

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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