Responsibilities
- Work closely with the VP of Engineering to shape and drive strategic priorities, and execution rhythm across engineering teams.
- Serve as the VP’s “force multiplier”, monitoring project health, removing roadblocks, and ensuring flawless follow-through.
- Build and manage tools for high-velocity program execution, including planning frameworks, org comms and offsites.
- Serve as the key connector between Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, Operations. Communicate clearly, align stakeholders, and drive tight cross-team collaboration.
- Prepare high-quality strategic materials for executives with a focus on clarity and impact.
- Surface insights and recommendations to the VP of Engineering on organizational improvements, decision-making, and operational efficiencies.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in strategy or operations within technology environments, including direct collaboration with senior technical leadership. You don't need to be an engineer, but you should be comfortable navigating technical conversations and able to build credibility with senior engineers.
- Background in STEM (Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent technical experience.
Additional Requirements
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical chops. You should be comfortable reviewing data, roadmaps, research, and distilling into decision-ready insights.
- You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environment, balancing long-term initiatives with urgent priorities and managing ambiguity with focus and discipline.
- Excellent verbal and written communicator – you’re able to craft executive-level content and align diverse stakeholders.
- Experience managing budgets, tracking KPIs, and driving operational efficiency within a technology organization.
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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