Home › Companies › Hermeus › Chief Engineer - Airbreathing Propulsion Test
Chief Engineer - Airbreathing Propulsion Test
Hermeus · Jacksonville, FL · On Site · Active · $138,550–$247,250 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Hermeus |
| Title | Chief Engineer - Airbreathing Propulsion Test |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Engineering / Engines and Propulsion |
| Location | Jacksonville, FL, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $138,550–$247,250 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-22 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
Related slices
| Page | What it contains | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Company jobs | Active postings from Hermeus. | Open |
| Company breakdowns | Role, location, ATS, and work model facets for this company. | Open |
| ATS provider jobs | Active postings observed through Lever. | Open |
| Provider filtered search | The same provider as a filtered job collection. | Open |
| City jobs | Active postings in Jacksonville. | Open |
| Department jobs | Active postings in Engineering. | Open |
| Work model jobs | Active On Site postings. | Open |
| Lifecycle events | Open, update, close, and reopen events for this posting. | Open |
| Original posting | Canonical source or apply URL captured from the ATS. | Open |
Linked records
| Company | Hermeus |
| Source | 4e13c045-a564-47d7-ad2b-30fc8491c809 |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
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.
We are seeking a 1st principles driven, experienced, and owner mindset Chief Engineer to lead the design, construction, and activation of an expansion at our next-generation airbreathing propulsion test facility, HEAT, located in Jacksonville, FL. This facility expansion will play a critical role in advancing hypersonic and other advanced propulsion technologies vital to Hermeus’ roadmap, national security, and aerospace innovation.
As the Chief Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority and strategic lead responsible for the end-to-end development of the test facility—from concept and requirements definition through commissioning and operational readiness. This role will require close collaboration with internal teams, external contractors, and DoD stakeholders to ensure that the facility meets current and future propulsion testing needs.
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.
Responsibilities
Lead Facility Design and Architecture
Oversee the conceptual and detailed design of the test facility, including the air plant, test cells, airflow systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, safety systems, and support infrastructure.
Guide requirements definition and translate test objectives into engineering specifications for propulsion systems.
Program and Technical Leadership
Serve as the principal engineering authority, ensuring technical rigor, mission alignment, and engineering excellence throughout all phases of the project.
Manage and direct cross-functional engineering teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems) and coordinate with external contractors and company stakeholders.
Support development of acquisition strategies, source selection, and contractor oversight.
Stakeholder Engagement and Oversight
Liaise with government customers, test customers, and internal leadership to communicate progress, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment on priorities and capabilities.
Provide authoritative input into decision-making, budgeting, milestone reviews, and operational transition planning.
Risk and Quality Management
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, safety, schedule, and integration with test assets or vehicle systems.
Implement quality assurance processes across engineering and construction phases.
Innovation and Futureproofing
Anticipate future propulsion test and design for scalability and modular upgrades.
Evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance facility capabilities or streamline operations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a erospace Engineering , or a related field (master’s or PhD preferred).
10+ years of experience in the design, development, or operation of propulsion test facilities, aerospace infrastructure, or similar test facility/infrastructure.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale engineering projects involving complex systems integration and build.
Deep understanding of airbreathing propulsion systems (e.g., turbojet, ramjet, scramjet, TBCC) and associated testing environments.
Strong owner mindset with ability to independently execute and drive to outcomes.
Familiarity with relevant safety standards, environmental standards, construction requirements, and DoD or NASA aerospace test procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance (TS preferred).
Full job record
| Job ID | bfbd5bc664b324d79fec5a128639cea93be5e699 |
| Org ID | 4296f830-95f0-4d84-b149-cc7bbd1f305a |
| Source ID | 4e13c045-a564-47d7-ad2b-30fc8491c809 |
| Board ID | 4e13c045-a564-47d7-ad2b-30fc8491c809 |
| Provider | lever |
| Provider Job Key | 747e5198-3fd6-497d-958c-8737af243d53 |
| Title | Chief Engineer - Airbreathing Propulsion Test |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Jacksonville, FL |
| Department | Engineering |
| Team | Engines and Propulsion |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Workplace Type | on_site |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | FL |
| City | Jacksonville |
| Salary Raw | USD 138550-247250 per-year-salary |
| Salary Min | 138,550 |
| Salary Max | 247,250 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/747e5198-3fd6-497d-958c-8737af243d53 |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/747e5198-3fd6-497d-958c-8737af243d53/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 06:59:21Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:13:15Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:13:15Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 06:59:21Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-22 19:39:20Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
| Raw Payload Uri | s3://job-postings-prod-raw-590183727216/raw/provider=lever/board=hermeus/date=2026-06-06/2026-06-06T20-13-14-323Z-526ab4758f5a8fff5046fe9bf77b4a6e6d0852443cefd61dded55e3b42e1e7ad.json |
Event Fields
{
"content_hash": "dfd0fb5bb461617a2fd80ddd72afd4e3c356fab397e02475bc76de3bf532b076",
"source_hash": "d20663059f996aec050ac4ce1e38d3c221e68dc1623f8ab95ccde18e2f6df601",
"last_changed_at": "2026-05-29T06:59:21.952Z",
"active_status": "active"
}Parsed Structured
{
"language": "en",
"location": {
"raw": "Jacksonville, FL",
"city": "Jacksonville",
"region": "FL",
"country": "United States",
"is_remote": false,
"confidence": 0.9
},
"salary_max": 247250,
"salary_min": 138550,
"inferred_at": "2026-06-06T20:13:15.746Z",
"launch_scope": {
"reason": "english_us_canada",
"included": true,
"language": "en",
"location": {
"raw": "Jacksonville, FL",
"city": "Jacksonville",
"region": "FL",
"country": "United States",
"is_remote": false,
"confidence": 0.9
},
"countries": [
"United States"
]
},
"remote_policy": null,
"salary_period": "year",
"workplace_type": "on_site",
"salary_currency": "USD"
}Extensions
{}Native Structured
{
"lists": [
{
"text": "Responsibilities",
"content": "\n<li>Lead Facility Design and Architecture \n\n</li><li>Oversee the conceptual and detailed design of the test facility, including the air plant, test cells, airflow systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, safety systems, and support infrastructure. </li>\n<li>Guide requirements definition and translate test objectives into engineering specifications for propulsion systems. </li>\n\n\n<li>Program and Technical Leadership\n\n</li><li>Serve as the principal engineering authority, ensuring technical rigor, mission alignment, and engineering excellence throughout all phases of the project. </li>\n<li>Manage and direct cross-functional engineering teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems) and coordinate with external contractors and company stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Support development of acquisition strategies, source selection, and contractor oversight. </li>\n\n\n<li>Stakeholder Engagement and Oversight \n\n</li><li>Liaise with government customers, test customers, and internal leadership to communicate progress, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment on priorities and capabilities. </li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide authoritative input into decision-making, budgeting, milestone reviews, and operational transition planning.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></li>\n\n\n<li>Risk and Quality Management\n\n</li><li>Identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, safety, schedule, and integration with test assets or vehicle systems. </li>\n<li>Implement quality assurance processes across engineering and construction phases.</li>\n\n\n<li>Innovation and Futureproofing\n\n</li><li>Anticipate future propulsion test and design for scalability and modular upgrades. </li>\n<li>Evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance facility capabilities or streamline operations. </li>\n\n\n"
},
{
"text": "Requirements",
"content": "<div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a</span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erospace Engineering</span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or a related field (master’s or PhD preferred).</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10+ years of experience</span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the design, development, or operation of propulsion test facilities, aerospace infrastructure, or similar test facility/infrastructure.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n</div>"
},
{
"text": "Preferred Skills and Experience",
"content": "<div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Demonstrated experience leading large-scale engineering projects involving complex systems integration and build.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deep understanding of airbreathing propulsion systems (e.g., turbojet, ramjet, scramjet, TBCC) and associated testing environments.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong owner mindset with ability to independently execute and drive to outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Familiarity with relevant safety standards, environmental standards, construction requirements, and DoD or NASA aerospace test procedures.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance (TS preferred).</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> </span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n</div>"
}
],
"country": "US",
"createdAt": 1779478760374,
"updatedAt": null,
"categories": {
"team": "Engines and Propulsion",
"location": "Jacksonville, FL",
"commitment": "Full-time",
"department": "Engineering",
"allLocations": [
"Jacksonville, FL"
]
},
"salaryRange": {
"max": 247250,
"min": 138550,
"currency": "USD",
"interval": "per-year-salary"
},
"workplaceType": "onsite"
}Get this page with API
Rendered from the bluedoor Job Postings API. Reproduce it:
GET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/jobs/bfbd5bc664b324d79fec5a128639cea93be5e699?include=descriptionJSONGET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/orgs/4296f830-95f0-4d84-b149-cc7bbd1f305aJSONGET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/sources/4e13c045-a564-47d7-ad2b-30fc8491c809JSONGET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/jobs/bfbd5bc664b324d79fec5a128639cea93be5e699/eventsJSON