Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and analysis of fluid systems, including propulsion, thermal management, and fluid components for hypersonic vehicles.
- Perform fluids system sizing analysis to determine basic system requirements
- Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and trade implementation and architecture options
- Conduct performance analyses, and optimization studies to ensure the efficiency and reliability of fluid systems.
- Perform experimental testing and validation of fluid system components and configurations.
- Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in the fluid systems team.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and problem-solving sessions to ensure project success.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in fluid systems engineering, hypersonic or supersonic systems or rocketry preferred.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design.
- Experience with fluid systems and fluid component design, analysis, and testing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
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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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