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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Spike Inlet Mechanism Build Engineer - **Company:** HERMEUS CORPORATION - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Configuration Management, SolidWorks (CAD), Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, Kinematics, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Build Process - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/spike-inlet-mechanisms-build-engineer-hermeus-7858418 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. * Experience building, assembling, welding, integrating mechanical or aerospace hardware. * Demonstrated hands-on experience working with mechanical assemblies, tools, and fabrication processes. * Experience with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar. * Familiarity with GD&T and mechanical tolerance analysis. Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience with aerospace mechanisms or mechanical subsystems such as actuators, valves, deployable structures, or fluid system hardware. * Experience supporting hardware development programs in aerospace, automotive, or other high-performance engineering industries. * Knowledge of kinematics, structural mechanics, and fatigue considerations in mechanical systems. * Experience developing assembly procedures, integration plans, or manufacturing documentation. * Experience designing or implementing tooling, fixtures, or test equipment. * Familiarity with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or mechanism validation testing. * Experience working in prototype or early-stage hardware development environment. * Experience designing and/or fabricating welded structures * Familiarity with laser welding and heat treatment of welded structures * Experience with NX and Manufacturo. The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs. ## Description The Spike Inlet Mechanism Build Engineer will be responsible for the build, integration, and test of supersonic spike inlet mechanisms and mechanical subsystems. This role bridges design, manufacturing, and test to ensure mechanism hardware is manufacturable, reliable, and performant. The engineer will work closely with design engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and test engineers to develop hardware, improve build processes, and support delivering rapid hardware iterations in a fast-paced development environment., * Support mechanism design reviews by providing feedback on manufacturability, integration constraints, and build efficiency * Develop and validate novel welded joints and welding process to enable mechanism development * Create detailed build and test plans along with work instructions * Develop tooling fixtures and test setups required for mechanism assembly and test * Lead the build, test, and integration of complex aerospace mechanisms including the spike inlet mechanism, flow control door mechanisms, and associated hydraulic actuators, valves, linkages, and structural assemblies * Push hardware builds on the manufacturing floor, dispositioning questions and issue with the build real time. * Maintain configuration control of mechanism hardware, including documentation, BOMs, and build records. * Support ground and flight test campaigns. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including structures, propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing to ensure successful system integration. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Empowering Democratic Processes: Building a Hybrid Voting Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1163-empowering-democratic-processes-building-a-hybrid-voting-platform) - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Reusing apps between teams and environments through Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/107-reusing-apps-between-teams-and-environments-through-containers) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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