Structures Design Engineer

Posted:
2/17/2026, 6:04:33 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$70/hr or $145,600 total comp

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.

As a Structures Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of primary and secondary aircraft structures for hypersonic vehicles. You will own hardware from early trade studies through detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and flight test, working closely with propulsion, aerothermal, manufacturing, and test teams. 
This role requires strong fundamentals in structural design, comfort operating in ambiguous problem spaces, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining engineering discipline. 
 
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.  
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!  
100% employer-paid health care  
401k & Retirement Plans  
Unlimited PTO  
Weekly Paid Office Lunches  
End of Year Bonuses  
Fully stocked breakrooms r 
Stock Options    
Paid Parental Leave  

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Hermeus

Website: https://www.hermeus.com/

Headquarter Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Employee Count: 51-100

Year Founded: 2018

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Series B

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Air Transportation ⋅ Infrastructure ⋅ Travel