# Build Engineer at Hermeus

- Company: Hermeus
- What the company does: Reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build fast and powerful aircraft on relevant timelines, delivering the high-speed systems our nation and its allies need to command the skies and deter global threats. Backed by Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.hermeus.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $92K to $140K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-11
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/ca83685d-3471-4d6e-aee5-5372e13e3b92
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hermeus-build-engineer/

## About the role

This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly.

## What they're looking for

- Strong engineering first principles
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with physical hardware (internships, labs, project teams all count)
- Proven ability to design, build, break, and iterate quickly
- Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals

Tags: Vehicle Systems