Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.
As the Sr. Facilities Manager for our Atlanta facility, you will be the driving force behind the manufacturing and engineering support, safety, functionality, and optimization of our facility. In this role, you will balance strategic facilities planning with direct, hands-on engagement with all facets of each organization. You will lead the expansion and improvement of our manufacturing facility while ensuring our building and infrastructure are prepared to support advanced aerospace research, manufacturing, and testing.
The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace manufacturing experience, exceptional leadership skills, stellar communications, and the ability to make informed decisions quickly. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, safety, and operations teams to ensure every aspect of our facilities supports our mission to redefine the speed of air travel.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Facilities Leadership - Develop and execute a multi-year facilities strategy aligned with company growth objectives, operational needs, and aerospace industry requirements. Translate executive vision into actionable infrastructure projects, balancing innovation with cost control and operational reliability.
- Facilities Planning & Design - Partner with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to design aerospace engineering and manufacturing spaces that meet safety, efficiency, and workflow standards. Ensure that layouts maximize productivity, enable safe handling of aerospace components, and allow for future scalability.
- Construction & Capital Projects - Provide executive-level oversight of multi-million-dollar construction and retrofit projects, ensuring delivery of aerospace-compliant facilities. Lead contractor prequalification, competitive bid evaluations, and executive reporting on project performance. Manage construction with an emphasis on mission-critical timelines, aligning facility readiness with aircraft program delivery schedules. Ensure projects meet stringent aerospace, defense, and government facility standards.
- Equipment & Infrastructure Management - Implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs to ensure maximum up-time for critical systems. Manage utilities infrastructure (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, process gases, plumbing) to ensure operational stability and cost efficiency.
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, AS9100, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Lead regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Partner with EH&S to develop robust emergency response and business continuity plans for facility disruptions or critical incidents.
- Operational Optimization - Lead space layout and utilization and workflow optimization initiatives, ensuring efficient assembly, material movement, and test operations. Lead sustainability initiatives, including waste diversion, recycling, energy optimization, and environmentally responsible design.
- Vendor & Contract Management - Negotiate, manage, and monitor vendor agreements for maintenance, construction, and technical services. Establish performance metrics to ensure vendor accountability and high service quality.
- Leadership & Team Development - Lead and mentor the facilities team, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, customer communications, and problem-solving. Promote cross-functional teamwork between facilities and all resident Atlanta Hermeus teams.
Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience with aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
- 10+ years of progressive facilities management experience in aerospace, defense, or similar industry.
- BS in construction management, engineering or associated discipline highly desired
- Proven track record managing capital projects, complex facilities operations, and multidisciplinary teams.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and aerospace manufacturing infrastructure requirements.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, environmental standards, and industry-specific certifications.
- Skilled in project management software, CAD tools, and modern facility management systems.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Incredible communications skills.
- Ability to operate in a high-urgency, high-precision environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry materials as needed for facility operations.
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around aerospace equipment.
- Physical dexterity for using tools and safety gear.
- Onsite presence required at the Atlanta-based facilities; occasional travel to other Hermeus locations may be necessary.
$114,000 - $162,750 a yearThe 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. Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!100% employer-paid health care401k & Retirement PlansUnlimited PTOWeekly Paid Office LunchesEnd of Year BonusesFully stocked breakroomsStock Options Paid Parental Leave
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 OPPORTUNITYHermeus 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.Apply for this job
