or apply directly on Hermeus's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Hermeus's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Hermeus's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hermeus
- high 85 stale, 1 reposted of 87 open
- Hiring momentum
- 122 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hermeus's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Hermeus.
About this role
As the Chief Engineer at Hermeus, you will lead the design and activation of an advanced airbreathing propulsion test facility in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves overseeing the entire development process, from initial concept to operational readiness, while collaborating with internal teams, external contractors, and Department of Defense stakeholders to meet propulsion testing needs.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Hermeus as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in engineering with a focus on propulsion systems
- Strong leadership and ownership mindset
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Experience with end-to-end development processes in engineering projects
What you get
- 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
- Competitive pay
- Stock options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Potential year-end bonuses
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figure provided, only a range and factors affecting final compensation
- Role involves access to U.S. export controlled information, requiring U.S. person status
- Focus on defense and national security may limit certain innovative aspects
Summarised from Hermeus's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Hermeus on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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