Test Engineer

Test Engineer at Hermeus — Los Angeles, CA, US

  • Company: Hermeus
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Salary: $114,750–$180,000 a year
  • Posted: 2026-04-07

About this role

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.

About The Role:

As a Test Engineer at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in developing, building, analyzing and operating test assets for our hypersonic vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of vehicle subsystems including hydraulic system, fuel system, mechanisms, high-voltage, mechanisms, airframe structural, and more!

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