Mission Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Aerospace Engineering , or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience managing complex technical programs or infrastructure projects, preferably in aerospace, defense, or R&D environments.
• Demonstrated experience in direct execution of deliverables under contract to a government customer.
• Strong understanding of project management best practices (e.g., execution, risk analysis, scheduling, budget planning).
• Familiarity with propulsion test infrastructure, ground test facilities, or aerospace systems integration.
• Experience managing external suppliers and contractors in high-complexity technical environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at briefing senior leadership and managing multi-stakeholder dynamics.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance (TS preferred).

Additional Information

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. We are seeking a highly motivated 'owner' to join our team as Mission Manager. The ideal candidate is an accountable, curious, and competitive problem owner and solver. Someone who seeks to deliver the 'right' solution and overcome bureaucratic inertia at every turn. Mission Managers do not simply implement the contract; they deliver capabilities to the warfighter while serving as the glue that connects Hermeus' technical teams with the customer. You should have a passion for, and endurance to, work on delivering high-Mach and Hypersonic aircraft to the customer. 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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