Executive Assistant

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Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
92K-120K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Hardware • Manufacturing
Hermeus is a aircraft manufacturer focused on rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft.
The Role
Manage calendars for senior executives, coordinate travel and meetings, handle communications, and establish standards for future executive assistants.
Summary Generated by Built In
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

About The Role:
As an Executive Assistant, you will effectively manage the wide range of time demands for a small group of senior executives at Hermeus. You’ll be empowered to own the executive’s calendar and help them more effectively manage when, where, and how they execute their duties. Your impact on the business is massive as you team with the business’ senior leaders to deliver the world’s fastest airplane.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily calendars for ~2- 3 senior executives
  • Respond to internal and external meeting requests
  • Arrange travel, accommodations, itineraries, and all correspondence related to arrangements as needed
  • Act as point of contact for external guests
  • Plan and host external meetings
  • Must be willing to travel to LA, ATL or DC as needed, and comfortable working across different environments or schedules.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 4+ years administrative experience supporting senior level executives in a fast-paced environment preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Approachable style and ability to effectively and professionally interface with high level executives, clients, employees and business associates both internal and external
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven experience in multi-tasking and working with multiple people and priorities, while delivering on high quality results and follow through
  • Must be able to work onsite in DC a minimum of one day per week as needed by leadership to support growing organization.
  • Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to understand the company goals
  • Ability to handle constant change
  • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills 
  • Proficient in scheduling meetings in multiple time zones
  • Experience planning and booking international travel
  • Handling exec's monthly expense reports

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience coordinating executive-level meetings requiring security clearance. 
  • Experience working with CRM systems 
  • Experience supporting engineering/product teams.
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Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid health card
  • 401k & Retirement Plans
  • Weekly Paid Office Lunches
  • End of Year Bonuses
  • Fully stocked breakrooms
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Unlimited PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12
    federal holidays off
  • Pet Insurance

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.
 

Skills Required

  • A minimum of 4+ years administrative experience supporting senior level executives in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Hermeus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hermeus and has not been reviewed or approved by Hermeus.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is described as employer-paid for employees and dependents, including dental and vision. Feedback suggests this substantially reduces healthcare burden and strengthens overall total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous accrued PTO for non‑exempt staff, and observed federal holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth aims to support work‑life balance.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Stock options are guaranteed with all full‑time offers, with potential for additional grants based on performance. Feedback suggests this provides ownership upside alongside base pay and bonuses.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
270 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

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. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+. Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.

Why Work With Us

We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.

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