As an MRO Propulsion Engineer you will take ownership of the maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul (MRO) lifecycle of our F100 engines—including acceptance testing. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll work side-by-side with passionate engineers and technicians to keep our propulsion systems performing at their best. If you want to learn fast, solve hard problems, and contribute directly to hypersonic capability, this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
Own all or a significant portion of the F100 MRO lifecycle
Collaborate daily with cross-disciplinary engineers and technicians
Drive high-quality, safe, and efficient refurbishment processes
Support testing campaigns and engine acceptance activities
Contribute to a fast-paced environment where engineering and execution come together
Requirements
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of F100 MRO experience, or experience with a similar-thrust class engine
2+ years of professional experience designing flight propulsion hardware
Strong engineering fundamentals in:
- Combustion
- Thermodynamics
- Heat transfer
- Fluid dynamics
- Structural dynamics
- Materials science
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of F100 MRO or equivalent experience
- 4+years designing jet or rocket propulsion hardware with CAD +GD&T
- Proven responsibility for flight-proven hardware
- Experience with: air-breathing combustors, augmenters, ignition systems, variable-area nozzles, turbomachinery, high-temperature mechanical assemblies
- Siemens Teamcenter + NX
- ANSYS
- High-temperature alloy design and manufacturing
- Additively manufactured metal alloys
- Jet fuel experience
- Generating work instructions and managing nonconformances
- Instrumentation selection and usage for ground or flight test
- Hands-on experience with machining, welding, or hardware integration
- Hardware certification for flight operations, including test asset development
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel to support build and test campaigns
The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
- Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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