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Fluids Integration Technician

hermeus

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Salary

$30 - $50 /yearly

Type

fulltime

Posted

Oct 21, 2025

via lever

Job Description

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.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

As a Fluids Integration Technician, you’ll be responsible for assembling, installing, and testing complex fluid and electromechanical systems in support of flight and propulsion hardware. You will work hands-on with hydraulic tubing, mechanical sub-assemblies, and pressurized systems while collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technician who thrives in fast-paced environments, is fluent in reading technical schematics, and is passionate about building and improving flight-critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Execute work orders, perform quality buyoffs, and manage hardware issuance
  • Build and integrate mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies
  • Perform functional qualification testing between assemblies
  • Utilize mechanical hand and power tools with precision
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and install fluid and electromechanical systems based on schematics and drawings
  • Support hydraulic systems: fabricate tubing assemblies, conduct precision cleaning, and perform system testing
  • Partner with engineering and leadership to implement process improvements that reduce cycle time and increase repeatability
  • Contribute to integrated pressurized ground operations and coordinated vehicle movements
  • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on development environment
  • Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a startup or high-growth development environment
  • Direct experience in a flight or propulsion development program
  • Proven ability to transition hardware from prototype to production
  • Strong background with hydraulic systems and manufacturing fluids, including tube fabrication and precision fluid system prep
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics to assemble and install mechanical/electromechanical components
  • A&P license preferred, but not required
  • Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with aircraft structural assembly, including drilling, reaming, countersinking, and fastener installation per drawings
  • Proficient in using precision tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, depth gauges) and basic shop equipment
  • Familiarity with systems integration, GSE operations, and component-level builds/tests (ATP, proofing, etc.)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and redline issues in real-time, collaborating closely with engineers
  • Knowledge of GD&T, Microsoft Office, and experience with CAD/CAM tools
  • A&P license preferred
  • Experience with large structural lifts and rigging
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