Responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering Hermeus Quality support for Supply Chain, including closely partnering with key stakeholders from Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontract Management, Program Management, and various suppliers.
You will travel (~50%) to supplier sites to facilitate development activities & remedial actions, and conduct supplier audits as required.
You will provide Quality support to the Supply Chain team for the qualification and ASL-onboarding of new suppliers.
You will support inspection of components to internal and industry standards to determine part conformity and driving the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process where necessary via Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) when a nonconformance is found.
You will perform documentation review and verification of supplier certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements, as required or when escalated by the Incoming Inspection team.
You will approve or reject items and documents based on inspection results as required
You will communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies, documentation issues, and packaging damage
You will use electronic MES/QMS system to document issues, route parts and components and workflows to proper individuals.
You will support ongoing QMS development, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives – developing and documenting new processes when required.
You will communicate and resolve roadblocks timely and accurately to ensure delivery and on-time receipt status – escalating to leadership when necessary.
You will apply process improvement methodologies and tools to reduce supplier quality issues and increase production rates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing/quality environment
- Minimum of 3 years in Supplier Quality or similar supplier-facing roles.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation and mission of improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
- Strong communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents.
- Strong command of quality tools, i.e. RCCA, FMEA, 8D, SPC, etc.
- Ability to travel up to approximately 50% of the time.
- Will sometimes be working directly with the hardware on the floor and will have to be comfortable stooping, bending, lifting and standing.
- US-Person Status required.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with low and high-volume manufacturing, design for manufacture and product development life cycle, or quality tools including root cause and corrective action, PFMEAs, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics.
- Experience working with a broad range of suppliers, from metallic manufacturing techniques and equipment for processes such as CNC fabrication, welding (orbital tube and TIG), precision cleaning, forming, inspection, etc. to complex electronics.
- Demonstrated understanding of CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to commute to Atlanta, GA, or El Segundo, CA.
- Ability to attain security clearance
- Experience with AS9100 and Nadcap
- Experience in a fast-paced startup development environment
- Experience working in a flight development program
- Experience working with steels, Inconel, and titanium parts suppliers.
- Experience working with 3D printed parts, castings, or forgings
- Experience working with complex electronics systems suppliers
- Experience transitioning parts from first article to production
Desired Multipliers:
The salary 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, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
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Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. person under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
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.
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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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