Hermeus
Thermal Engineer
$92K–$140K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 9, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or thermal engineering (or a related field). A master's is advantageous.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
About the job
Analyzes, designs, tests, and integrates thermal solutions for Hermeus high-Mach aircraft and their components.
What you'll do
- Analyze thermal loads and heat transfer during Mach 3+ flight; design thermal protection and cooling systems and select suitable materials.
- Test and validate thermal models and systems, including analysis of hot metallic structures to reduce thermal stress and deflection.
- Coordinate thermal solutions with other engineering teams and document analyses, design decisions, and recommendations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, thermal engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with thermal analysis software and computational tools, including ANSYS, CFD, and Thermal Desktop.
Nice to have
- Proven experience in thermal engineering, heat transfer analysis, or thermal management in aerospace, high-speed vehicles, or related fields.
- Participation in a collegiate engineering competition team or comparable hands-on engineering organization is highly preferred.
Pay
USD 91,800–140,250 base salary
Tools
ANSYS, CFD, thermal desktop
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