Director of Facilities

Director of Facilities

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

Our Facilities Team plays a critical role inbuilding, maintaining, and expanding the physical environments where world-class aerospace innovation happens. This team manages everything from real estate acquisition and site development to construction, maintenance, EHS, and employee experience, ensuring every Hermeus location operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our mission.

Hermeus is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities to lead the full lifecycle of facilities operations across multiple U.S. sites, with a primary focus on our Los Angeles location. This strategic and highly visible role encompasses real estate, construction management, EHS, facilities operations, and corporate services, supporting the buildout and operation of state-of-the-art aerospace environments.

You will oversee the spaces where we design, test, and manufacture next generation aircraft, ensuring they are sage functional, scalable, and inspiring. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with strong operational execution, capable of building programs, teams, and infrastructure that grow with the companys pace and ambition.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute a multi-year real estate and facilities master plan aligned with company growth, program milestones, and operational needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate new facility locations, leases, and land acquisitions in partnership with executive leadership.
• Lead facilities expansion initiatives, from concept and site selection through design, permitting, and occupancy.
• Serve as the primary liaison for local authorities, landlords, and regulatory agencies, ensuring alignment with zoning, permitting, and environmental standards.
• Construction & Infrastructure Management
• Oversee design and construction of aerospace manufacturing, engineering, and test facilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage major capital projects and tenant improvements, including MEP systems, utilities, structural upgrades, and specialized aerospace infrastructure.
• Lead vendor, contractor, and consultant relationships to maintain accountability, quality, and safety throughout all construction phases.
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Oversee all facility maintenance, utilities management, and operational readiness for Los Angeles and other U.S. sites.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs that ensure uptime, reliability, and safety.
• Establish and manage facility budgets, capital planning, and asset lifecycle tracking using modern CMMS or FM systems.
• Drive sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental responsibility.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• Lead the development and implementation of companywide EHS policies, programs, and compliance systems.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and DoD safety and environmental standards.
• Partner with site and operations leaders to promote a proactive safety-first culture and continuous improvement in environmental stewardship.
• Workplace Experience & Events
• Oversee office management, space planning, and employee experience initiatives to ensure functional, collaborative, and inspiring work environments.
• Manage event logistics and site readiness for internal and external events such as demonstrations, VIP visits, all hands meetings, and launch milestones.
• Ensure the seamless coordination of facility services including security, janitorial, catering, and transportation.
• Team Leadership
• Build and develop a high-performing cross-functional team of facilities, EHS, and workplace operations professionals.
• Foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and service-mindedness across all facility functions.
• Partner with leaders across Engineering, Production, Test, IT, and HR to anticipate and address evolving infrastructure needs.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Skills and Requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

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.

$178,500 - $241,500 a year

Compensation details : 178500-241500 Yearly Salary

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