Hermeus is looking for a Recruiter to support our SG&A and Operations organizations. You'll partner with leaders across finance, people ops, legal, facilities, business development, and operations to find, attract, and hire the people who keep Hermeus running and scaling. The hires you make will directly shape how we build, operate, and grow as a company.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kickoff meetings with Hiring Managers across SG&A and Operations teams to develop requisitions, understand recruiting needs, and discuss headcount. You'll act as a true partner by providing insight and guidance throughout the entire interview and recruiting process.
- Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for current and future needs across SG&A and Operations functions.
- Actively source and engage candidates using innovative techniques tailored to each role and talent market.
- Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners, and networking events to build our brand and talent pipeline.
- Screen candidates while articulating the Hermeus mission, culture, trajectory, and company benefits as appropriate.
- Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the process, giving them an exceptional experience from start to finish.
- Maintain accurate records in our ATS, Lever.
- Willingly assist teammates in all endeavors to establish Hermeus as an industry leader.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally supporting G&A, business, and/or operations roles.
- Experience recruiting in the aerospace, defense, or space sectors is preferred. Experience in other fast-paced, high-growth environments is also welcome.
- Strong competitive market awareness, including an understanding of the hiring landscape for SG&A and Operations talent.
- Experience with sourcing tools (not just LinkedIn Recruiter) and a drive to innovate so Hermeus stands out in how we attract candidates.
- Experience with Lever (ATS) is strongly preferred.
- Ability to recruit world-class talent in any function while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.
- Ability to build strong relationships with passive candidates, whether they're accountants, people ops professionals, or operations leaders.
The range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
- Time Off: Eligible for unpaid time off and up to 5 days of sick leave.
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience supporting G&A, business, and/or operations roles
- Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, or space sectors
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong competitive market awareness and understanding of SG&A and Operations hiring landscapes
- Experience with sourcing tools beyond LinkedIn Recruiter
- Experience with Lever ATS
- Ability to recruit world-class talent across functions while delivering a strong candidate experience
- Ability to build relationships with passive candidates
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hermeus Insights
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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