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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 a Lead Propulsion Component Engineer at Hermeus, you will be responsible for the design and development of critical propulsion components such as valves and actuators, working in extreme conditions. This role combines hands-on engineering with leadership, as you will guide a small team while overseeing projects from initial design through testing and qualification to flight readiness.
- 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 designing propulsion components
- Ability to work in extreme thermal and pressure environments
- Experience leading a team of engineers
- Proficiency in clean-sheet design processes
What you get
- 100% employer-paid healthcare
- Pet insurance
- Stock options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Potential year-end bonuses
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Salary range is a guideline and may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves working with U.S. export-controlled information, requiring specific eligibility
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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