Structures Integration Technician - 2nd Shift

Structures Integration Technician - 2nd Shift

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus' high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

As a Structures Integration Technician, you'll play a key role in the hands-on assembly, integration, and test of flight hardware. You'll work closely with engineering and operations teams to support builds from first article to production, contributing directly to the development of cutting-edge aerospace systems in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute work orders, complete quality buyoffs, and manage hardware issuance
• Build mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies and perform system-level integration
• Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes to spec; set countersink tools to proper depth and deburr parts for fastener installation
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid and electromechanical systems per schematics or drawings
• Perform functional testing between assemblies and support light electrical harnessing as needed
• Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures to support safe, repeatable operations
• Provide in-situ troubleshooting and redline feedback to engineering
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve work instructions, reduce cycle times, and drive process efficiency
• Support vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
• Adapt fluidly to changing roles and priorities in a dynamic development environment

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a startup or high-tempo aerospace environment
• Demonstrated success in flight hardware development and production transition
• Strong knowledge of 5S principles and process improvement implementation
• Experience with large lifts, rigging, and component-level testing (ATP, proofing, etc.)
• GSE build and operations experience
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics; working knowledge of GD&T
• Familiarity with shop tools, Microsoft Office, and light electrical assembly

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A&P license preferredCAD/CAM experience a plus
• Sheet metal bending experience
• Prior experience with full systems development
• Willingness to travel for offsite test or build support

$31 - $50.60 an hour

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. Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more! 100% employer-paid health care, 401k & Retirement Plans, weekly paid office lunches, end of year bonuses, fully stocked breakrooms, stock options, paid parental leave.