Components Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal

Hermeus•

Los Angeles, CA

• Full Time

Posted 2 weeks ago• Manufacturing• Manufacturing

Compensation

$105,000–$170,000/year

Job 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 Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, and lead the processes required to establish and operate our internal sheet metal fabrication shop. You will take full ownership of standing up new production capabilities, from design feedback and process definition to equipment procurement, qualification, and production ramp-up.

This role is highly hands-on, combining deep technical expertise with operational leadership to enable rapid, high-quality production of precision components supporting next-generation hypersonic aircraft.

Optimize Your Resume for This Job

Get a match score and see exactly which keywords you're missing

Optimize Resume

Ready to Apply?

This will take you to the Hermeus application page

Apply on Hermeus

Job Details

Department: Manufacturing
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: May 20, 2026, 03:10 PM
Compensation: $105,000 - $170,000 per year

About Hermeus

Hermeus is building Quarterhorse, a Mach 5+ hypersonic aircraft that will radically accelerate air travel. Their reusable turbine-based combined-cycle engines power both commercial and defense applications, with US Air Force contracts to develop autonomous hypersonic platforms.

View Company Profile Visit Website More Manufacturing Jobs