Tooling and GSE Engineer

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus' high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.

A tooling engineer on the structural engineering team is responsible for the design, analysis, fabrication, and use of various drill tools, jigs, integration fixtures, and ground support equipment in support of major structural assemblies.

Responsibilities :

• Design complex tooling and fixtures using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, and inspection.
• Ensure tooling designs meet ergonomic, safety, and operational requirements.
• Work with internal and external machine shops to oversee the fabrication of tools and fixtures, ensuring compliance with design specifications and timelines.
• Evaluate and recommend fabrication methods and materials to optimize tool performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to integrate tooling into production processes seamlessly.
• Conduct tooling trials and validations to ensure readiness for production use.
• Identify opportunities for improving existing tooling and processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive tooling documentation, including CAD models, drawings, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and company procedures.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure alignment on tooling requirements and performance.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

$114,750 - $140,250 a year 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

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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.

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