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Senior Mechanisms Engineer

Hermeus · Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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About Hermeus

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.

About the role

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to join our Vehicle & Mechanisms Team. In this senior-level role, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex mechanical systems and mechanisms that are critical to the success of our high-speed aircraft projects.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanisms engineering, preferably in aerospace or a related industry
More about this role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to join our Vehicle & Mechanisms Team. In this senior-level role, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex mechanical systems and mechanisms that are critical to the success of our high-speed aircraft projects.

  • Mechanism Design:
  • Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, mechanisms, and components for aerospace applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and objectives.
  • Analysis and Simulation:
  • Conduct detailed mechanical analysis, including stress analysis, fatigue, and kinematics to validate mechanism designs.
  • Utilize simulation and modeling tools to optimize and refine designs.
  • Prototyping and Testing:
  • Oversee the prototyping...

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