Senior Structures Engineer
Venus AerospaceSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, Hypersonic AircraftIndustries
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
- Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones
- Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed (up to 25% travel)
- Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
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 test processes—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
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work location for this Senior Structures Engineer role?
The role is based in Atlanta, with willingness to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations up to 25% required.
What are the required qualifications for this position?
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field, strong engineering first principles, comfort with CAD, test equipment, and hand tools, hands-on experience with physical hardware, and familiarity with manufacturing processes and GD&T fundamentals.
What preferred skills are mentioned for this role?
Preferred skills include designing and releasing flight hardware, strong GD&T skills per ASME Y14.5, familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX, NX Nastran and Ansys analysis tools, AWS D17.1 and aerospace welding processes, leadership experience, and standing up production lines or test infrastructure.
What additional requirements are there for this job?
Candidates must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones and willing to travel up to 25%.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this Senior Structures Engineer position?
Strong candidates have built something that’s flown, broke, or both, proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly, hands-on experience with physical hardware, and leadership or mentorship experience.
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