Lead Propulsion Component Engineer is open at Hermeus in Los Angeles, CA. The posting gives a salary of $139K - $187K. Posted on Jun 16, 2026, and still on Hermeus’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
As a Lead Propulsion Component Engineer you will own the development of flight-critical propulsion components—including valves, actuators, and high-performance mechanical systems operating in extreme thermal and pressure environments. This is a player–coach role: you will directly design and deliver hardware while leading a small team of engineers. You will own components from clean-sheet design through test…
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Hiring at Hermeus
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