Hermeus
The Lead, Air Segment oversees delivery of a mission-ready airborne platform for high-speed aircraft, including avionics, compute, communications, and system interfaces. The role combines hands-on engineering with first-level people leadership to ensure integration and readiness of airborne mission systems. It requires close coordination with mission autonomy and ground segment teams to support robust performance across ground and flight testing. This position operates in a fast-paced environment focused on hypersonic and high-Mach aircraft for national defense applications.
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2018
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on building fast and powerful high-Mach aircraft for the U.S. military and its allies. The company uses rapid iterative prototyping to develop uncrewed, autonomous aircraft capable of high-speed flight and payload release, partnering with organizations such as the Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Hermeus combines advanced propulsion, aerodynamics, and autonomy to deliver high-speed systems on operationally relevant timelines.
Hermeus Readying Uncrewed Supersonic Quarterhorse for First Flight
Jan 8, 2026
Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, a supersonic UAV the size of an F-16, makes first flight
1 week ago
Hermeus Flies Newest Supersonic Plane, Delivering Its Second Successful First Flight in Nine Months
1 week ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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