Hermeus Careers

Hermeus is an aerospace company founded in 2018 with a mission to make hypersonic travel a reality. The company is developing reusable hypersonic aircraft for both military and commercial applications, aiming to dramatically reduce flight times across the globe. Their flagship projects include the Quarterhorse aircraft and the Chimera turbojet-based combined-cycle engine, which is designed to transition seamlessly from low-speed to hypersonic flight. With a team of roughly 100-200 engineers and aerospace experts, Hermeus is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has positioned itself as a key player in the emerging hypersonic economy.

Hermeus has gained significant traction with the U.S. Department of Defense, securing contracts through AFWERX and other programs to accelerate the development of hypersonic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. The company has also completed successful ground tests of its Chimera engine, marking major milestones toward first flight. Known for its rapid iteration approach and ambitious roadmap, Hermeus is widely regarded as one of the leading startups in the hypersonic aerospace sector, with a reputation for pushing technological boundaries while maintaining a lean, agile operational model.