Senior Structures Analyst

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

In this role, you will take on a leadership position, driving the development and optimization of structural components, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring cutting-edge solutions align with our mission for high-performance and safe aircraft.

• Conduct and oversee detailed analyses of aircraft structures using advanced finite element analysis (FEA) and classical methods, ensuring structural integrity under extreme loading conditions specific to hypersonic environments
• Provide technical guidance to the structures team, reviewing analysis methods and results to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with project requirements
• Collaborate with materials engineers to evaluate and incorporate advanced materials and fabrication techniques suitable for high-speed applications
• Lead optimization efforts for structural designs in collaboration with design, aerodynamics, and propulsion teams, balancing performance, manufacturability, and weight efficiency
• Define and oversee structural testing campaigns, including test planning, execution, and validation of analysis models
• Prepare high-level technical reports, analysis summaries, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Act as a key interface between the structures team and other engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless integration of structural designs within the overall aircraft system

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in structural analysis, with a proven track record in the aerospace industry
• Mastery of FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus) and proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace materials, including composites, advanced alloys, and thermal protection systems
• Strong background in analyzing and designing for extreme environments such as high temperatures and dynamic loads
• Proven ability to lead and manage projects, mentor team members, and provide strategic input to organizational goals
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
• Innovative problem solver with a track record of tackling challenging engineering problems.

• Extensive experience with high-speed or hypersonic vehicle structures strongly preferred.

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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.