Structures Integration Technician

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. 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 will play a critical role in the hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of flight and ground hardware. This role requires someone equally comfortable working across structures, fluids, inventory, and manufacturing tasks, as needed. You’ll be expected to bring deep technical expertise, excellent judgment, and a self-starting attitude to a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced, low-oversight environment.  We’re seeking someone who’s open-minded, adaptive, and eager to contribute across domains to help bring complex systems from concept to reality. Responsibilities • Take full ownership of work orders, quality buyoffs, and material handling, including occasional support in inventory and materials control when needed. • Execute a wide variety of mechanical and electromechanical sub-assemblies, as well as full system-level integration tasks with minimal instruction. • Perform critical structural operations: drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, and installing precision fasteners per spec. • Install, troubleshoot, and maintainfluid, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems, including leak checks, ATP, and light electrical harnessing. • Provide cross-functional support across departments—whether that’s jumping in on a build, troubleshooting a test setup, or organizing work centers. • Build and refine custom tooling and fixtures for one-off builds or repeatable operations, contributing to build readiness and safety. • Deliver in-the-moment engineering feedback, and proactively redline work instructions or flag inefficiencies to continuously improve processes. • Drive process improvement initiatives—applying your generalist lens to find cycle time reductions, streamline flows, and simplify complex tasks. • Operate independently in a dynamic environment where priorities change rapidly; bring a flexible, "do what’s needed" mindset every day. Requirements • 3+ years of experience in aerospace, startup, or fast-paced prototyping/manufacturing environments. • Demonstrated experience in both flight hardware assembly and production support, including system-level troubleshooting. • Ability to work across a wide range of technical areas including fluids, inventory support, structural assembly, and manufacturing. • Strong proficiency with engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, and hands-on fabrication. • Familiarity with shop tools, rigging, GSE, and component-level ATP/proof testing. • Highly self-directed with a track record of working independently and taking initiative without constant oversight. • Strong understanding and practice of 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles. Preferred Skills and Experience • A&P license preferred • CAD/CAM experience a plus • Sheet metal bending experience • Prior experience with full systems development • Willingness to travel for offsite test or build support The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs. At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team. Benefits: Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms   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.