# Propulsion Component Responsible 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 $187K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/1fefe7a1-1e77-43f6-85b0-86b6990bd8b1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hermeus-propulsion-component-responsible-engineer/

## About the role

As a Propulsion Component Responsible Engineer you will own the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, including valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware. You will be responsible for taking hardware from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working in close collaboration with propulsion and vehicle teams. Your work will directly support systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight environments.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience developing mechanical or propulsion-related hardware
- Experience contributing to hardware through design, build, and test cycles
- Strong fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials
- Hands-on experience with mechanical design, assembly, or integration
- Willingness to work hands-on in build, integration, and test environments

Tags: Engines and Propulsion