Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$98k–$133k/yr
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…
Skills: Financial modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance analysis, Strategic finance
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$136k–$212k/yr
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…
Skills: Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Supplier management, Contract negotiation, RFP/RFQ management
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid
$104k–$154k/yr
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…
Skills: Procurement, Sourcing, Supply chain management, Supplier relationship management, Negotiation
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$145k/yr
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…
Skills: Financial modeling, Data analysis, FP&A, Strategic planning, Manufacturing cost analysis
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$250k/yr
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…
Skills: Flight Testing, Taxi Operations, Autonomous Systems, Flight Manual Development, Aircraft Performance Calculations
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$170k/yr
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…
Skills: CNC Machining, Laser Welding, Design For Manufacturability, GD&T, Tolerance Stack-ups
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$136k–$227k/yr
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…
Skills: Siemens Teamcenter, Active Workspace, Siemens NX, PLM Administration, Configuration Management
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$140k/yr
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…
Skills: Thermal Analysis, Thermal System Design, Material Selection, Hot Metallic Structure Analysis, ANSYS
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$150k/yr
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…
Skills: Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense Management, Process Automation, Vendor Management, Month End Close
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$125k/yr
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…
Skills: Calendar Management, Executive Support, Travel Coordination, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$38/hr
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…
Skills: Hardware Assembly, Propulsion Testing, Fluid Systems, Instrumentation, Troubleshooting
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$38/hr
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…
Skills: Inventory Management, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, ERP/MRP Systems, Forklift Operation
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$168k–$227k/yr
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…
Skills: Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens NX, PLM Administration, CAD Data Management, BOM Management
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
We are seeking a Subcontracts Manager to join our Supply Chain organization and lead the full lifecycle of subcontract and supplier agreements within a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. Working in close partn…
Skills: Subcontract Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, FAR/DFARS Compliance, Statement of Work Drafting
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$170k–$225k/yr
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…
Skills: Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management, Government Contracting, FAR/DFARS Compliance, Contract Negotiation
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$33/hr
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…
Skills: Flight Testing, Aircraft Systems, Hardware Integration, System Checkout, Flight Control Validation
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$33/hr
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…
Skills: CAD Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Hardware Integration, Statics
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$60/hr–$80/hr
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…
Skills: Full-cycle Recruiting, Technical Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, Candidate Assessment, Pipeline Management
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$112k/yr
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…
Skills: Weld Process Development, Aerospace Fabrication, Joint Design, NDE Inspection, Root Cause Analysis
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
$90k–$130k/yr
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…
Skills: Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, Space Planning, Budget Management, Contractor Coordination
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The Financial Analyst will own budgets and forecasts while partnering with functional leaders to drive financial decision-making. They will also build financial models to support program economics, capital investments, and strategic growth initiatives.
Candidates must have 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or a related analytical role. Proficiency in advanced Excel and financial modeling is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
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.
We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team and help drive financial decision-making across a fast-growing aerospace and defense technology company.
This role sits at the intersection of finance, engineering, operations, and strategy. You’ll partner directly with business leaders to own budgets and forecasts, analyze program and operating performance, build financial models, and provide the insights needed to make better investment and resource allocation decisions.
This is an opportunity for an analytically strong, detail-oriented finance professional who wants to go beyond traditional reporting and develop a deep understanding of how engineering programs, hardware development, manufacturing, and business operations translate into financial performance.
\nResponsibilities:Own budgets and forecasts for assigned business functions, partnering directly with functional leaders to understand spending, headcount, program requirements, and financial risks and opportunities.
Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, independently investigate key variances, and communicate clear takeaways and recommended actions to Finance and business leadership.
Build and maintain financial models supporting long-term planning, program economics, capital investments, hiring decisions, and strategic scenarios.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to understand program costs, schedules, resource requirements, and their financial implications.
Track and analyze R&D spend, capital expenditures, headcount, vendor commitments, and other key cost drivers.
Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, management reviews, and executive and investor materials.
Develop financial analyses supporting investment decisions, unit economics, resource allocation, and company growth.
Improve the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of our forecasting and reporting processes through better models, automation, and financial systems.
Develop a strong understanding of the programs and functions you support and become a trusted finance partner to business leaders.
2–4 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, product finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical finance role.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to independently build and maintain financial analyses.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, thoroughly self-reviewed work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify the key drivers behind financial performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn the technical and operational details behind the business.
Ability to prioritize effectively and operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Genuine interest in aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or national defense technology.
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar financial planning and ERP systems.
Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, hardware development, or R&D organizations.
Exposure to program finance, unit economics, cost accounting, capital planning, or long-range financial modeling.
Experience with government contracts or the aerospace and defense industry.
Experience improving or automating financial reporting and planning processes.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance, where required by program needs.
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.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
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 by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or 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.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Offices: 888 N Douglas St, Los Angeles, California 90245, US · 3401 Jack Northrop Ave, Hawthorne, California 90250, US · 3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia 30340, US · 6007 Flightline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32221, US
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Offices: 888 N Douglas St, Los Angeles, California 90245, US · 3401 Jack Northrop Ave, Hawthorne, California 90250, US · 3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia 30340, US · 6007 Flightline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32221, US
