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Hermeus

Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$91K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the ... About the Role Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to ...

Hermeus

Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$91K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the ... About the Role Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to ...

SAIC

Senior Hardware Engineer

Santa Maria, CA · Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

Hardware Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Experience in designing new or modifying existing products, developing technical specifications for ...

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Hermeus

Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$91K - $112K/yr

By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the ... About the Role Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to ...

Socket.dev

Founding Hardware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

Role Overview The client is standing up a new hardware-enabled line of business: a network of low ... Partner with the engineering team on the last-mile integration into the core agentic billing ...

ASSA ABLOY

Sr. Hardware Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid

$114K - $152K/yr

They enjoy solving problems, are flexible, and are open to quickly learning and adapting to new ... Mentor hardware engineers and provide technical guidance on design quality. * Drive complex ...

Assa Abloy

Sr. Hardware Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

$114K - $152K/yr

They enjoy solving problems, are flexible, and are open to quickly learning and adapting to new ... Mentor hardware engineers and provide technical guidance on design quality. * Drive complex ...

Socket.dev

Hardware Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Master's degree in Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. * Proven ... new clients worldwide. Come as you are We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us ...

SAIC

Senior Hardware Engineer

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Hardware Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum Clearance ... Experience in designing new or modifying existing products, developing technical specifications for ...

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Innoflight LLC

Hardware Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight--one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and ... A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Engineer III , you'll take technical ownership of complex ...

Synaptics Inc.

Hardware Engineer, ATE

Irvine, CA

$86K - $135K/yr

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Hardware Engineer, ATE to join our growing organization. You ... Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas * Strong ...

Socket.dev

Hardware Engineer, ATE

Irvine, CA · On-site

$86 - $135/hr

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Hardware Engineer, ATE to join our growing organization. You ... Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas * Strong ...

Synaptics Inc

Hardware Engineer, ATE

Irvine, CA · On-site

$86K - $135K/yr

Overview Synaptics is looking for a Hardware Engineer, ATE to join our growing organization. You ... Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas * Strong ...

Innoflight

Hardware Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight-one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and ... A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Engineer III , you'll take technical ownership of complex ...

Socket.dev

Hardware Engineer, Materra

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$159 - $239/hr

The Role You will be a hands-on senior hardware engineer on the project, working alongside the ... new products or systems from prototype through initial revenue). How You Will Make 10X Impact

Innoflight LLC

Hardware Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$116 - $173/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight--one of San Diego's fastest-growing Aerospace and ... A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Hardware Engineer III, you'll take technical ownership of complex ...

Videndum plc

Hardware Engineer III

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... new creative heights. Teradek, a Videndum brand based in Irvine, CA, manufactures wireless video ... The Hardware Design Engineer III is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support ...

Videndum

Hardware Engineer III

Irvine, CA · On-site

$131K - $174K/yr

... new creative heights. Teradek, a Videndum brand based in Irvine, CA, manufactures wireless video ... The Hardware Design Engineer III is responsible for the design, development, testing, and support ...

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What is the difference between New Grad Hardware Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectNew Grad Hardware EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, team-based hardware developmentDesign-focused, often in R&D or product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, semiconductor firms, consumer electronicsElectronics manufacturers, semiconductor companies, aerospace

New Grad Hardware Engineers typically start with foundational skills and assist in hardware development projects, while Hardware Design Engineers focus on creating detailed hardware schematics and specifications. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the Design Engineer role often involves more specialized design tasks and experience.

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Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad

Hermeus

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$91K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

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.

About the Role

Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated New Grad Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, fabrication, and integration of advanced aerospace hardware, including weld-related processes, across our R&D and prototype manufacturing environments.

In this role, you will work closely with design, manufacturing, test, tooling, and integration teams to help bring complex welded assemblies from concept to hardware. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate who has strong hands-on experience through internships, research, capstone projects, student competition teams, or manufacturing environments and is excited to build, test, learn quickly, and contribute directly to flight hardware development.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and improvement of weld processes, parameters, fixtures, and joint designs for advanced aerospace hardware.
  • Assist with R&D and prototype builds of welded aircraft structures, tanks, propulsion assemblies, and related hardware.
  • Work closely with technicians, manufacturing engineers, and design engineers to support fabrication, assembly, and integration activities.
  • Help evaluate weld quality through inspection results, test data, and hands-on troubleshooting.
  • Support weld qualification efforts, including mechanical testing, NDE inspection, documentation, and data review.
  • Contribute to root cause investigations related to weld quality, material compatibility, process variation, and hardware performance.
  • Partner with design and manufacturing teams to improve weld joint design, tooling, and assembly methods for manufacturability, precision, and repeatability.
  • Assist with process control improvements using feedback from weld testing, NDE results, and build data.
  • Support research and evaluation of welding technologies, materials, and joining methods for potential use in hypersonic aircraft manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with tooling, automation, and integration teams to reduce distortion, improve build accuracy, and accelerate production timelines.
Requirements:
  • Graduating or Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Hands-on experience through internships, research, capstone projects, student competition teams, labs, or manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to fabrication, manufacturing, testing, or integration of mechanical or aerospace hardware.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work directly on the shop floor with technicians and engineers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Hands-on welding, fabrication, or joining experience.
  • Experience with aerospace structures, propulsion hardware, tanks, pressure vessels, or structural assemblies.
  • Familiarity with welding processes such as gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, laser beam welding, electron beam welding, plasma arc welding, resistance welding, friction-stir welding, or orbital tube welding.
  • Exposure to nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, titanium, copper, aluminum, or other aerospace materials.
  • Understanding of weld joint design, mechanical tolerances, thermal effects, and structural loading.
  • Experience with NDE, mechanical testing, metallography, brazing, or other joining processes.
  • Experience on hands-on engineering teams such as FSAE, rocketry, robotics, aerospace clubs, or similar build-focused organizations.
  • Interest in automation, robotic welding, tooling, and manufacturing process improvement.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to regularly move through office, manufacturing, and test facility environments.
  • Ability to work in hands-on manufacturing environments as needed to support hardware builds, inspections, and troubleshooting.
$91,800 - $112,200 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.  

  • 100% employer-paid health care 

  • 401k & Retirement Plans  

  • Weekly Paid Office Lunches  

  • End of Year Bonuses  

  • Fully stocked breakrooms  

  • Stock Options   

  • Paid Parental Leave  

  • Unlimited PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12 federal holidays off    

  • Pet Insurance 


U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by22 C.F.R. 120.62or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
 
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