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.
This role requires an exceptional leader who thrives on building teams, driving operational excellence, and championing Hermeus’s values in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and integrity.
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.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous 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
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
Drive a culture of safety, ensuring full compliance with OSHA and Hermeus safety requirements; stop unsafe operations when necessary.
Oversee work order execution, kitting, and build processes with strong focus on quality and traceability.
Plan, schedule, and assign work to ensure production milestones are achieved on time.
Train, mentor, and coach technicians to build capability and maintain a high-performing team.
Partner with engineering, operations, and EHS to resolve issues, improve processes, and implement corrective actions.
Proactively identify labor, material, and asset constraints; escalate and coordinate support to maintain production flow.
Lead and track continuous improvement initiatives, targeting safety, efficiency, and quality enhancements on a quarterly basis.
Provide clear, direct communication of goals, expectations, and performance feedback to team members.
Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and collaboration across production teams.
Basic Qualifications
Hands-on production leadership experience on complex integrated vehicle assemblies.
3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and shop safety practices.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills with a track record of building strong, engaged teams.
Additional Qualifications
Prior experience supervising technicians in aerospace or high-performance production environments.
Knowledge of aerospace hardware assembly, tooling, and/or test operations.
Experience developing and leading technical or safety training programs.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve production challenges.
High integrity and accountability—committed to doing the right thing, even under pressure
Willingness to travel to support hardware and flight tests.
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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