Propulsion Development Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

Medium • los angeles, ca • Posted June 19, 2026

Position Overview

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. As a Development Engineer on the Propulsion team, you will be responsible for advancing engine hardware through rapid, test-driven iteration. You will operate at the intersection of hardware execution and data analysis, owning engine test campaigns and translating results into actionable engineering improvements. This role requires strong hands‑on capability, analytical rigor, and the ability to move quickly between test operations, data interpretation, and hardware problem‑solving. You will play a critical role in increasing engine development velocity and reliabil...