--- title: Senior Electrical Engineer Power Electronics at Hermeus description: Hermeus is hiring for the Senior Electrical Engineer Power Electronics role in Los Angeles, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-electrical-engineer-power-electronics-at-hermeus-01a1213e-a88b-752a-9765-cc3dac3d875c date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Hermeus as Senior Electrical Engineer Power Electronics in Los Angeles, CA. Pays $138.6K–$187.4K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/wnw208.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Hermeus | | **Location** | Los Angeles, CA | | **Salary** | $138.6K/yr - $187.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Hermeus. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Hermeus. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $116,000 – $170,000 a year (median $131,000). ## 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: As a Senior Power Electronics Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for development of electrical power architectures and components for next-generation supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. This role involves end-to-end ownership of flight hardware and ground support systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional mechanical and electrical engineering teams. You will help bridge the gap between electrical and mechanical disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to establishing engineering standards and tools across the organization. The position offers a highly hands-on, fast-paced environment focused on rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and solving complex technical challenges that advance hypersonic commercial transport. 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. ### **Benefits:** - **Health & Wellness:** 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance - **Financial:** Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses - **Time Off:** Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees - **Office Perks:** Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms   **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](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-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. #LI-JC3   ## Skills - Export Control Compliance ## Benefits - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Pet Insurance ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Power Electronics Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/power-electronics-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Los Angeles, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/los-angeles?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22286 jobs - [Airlines and Aviation](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/airlines-and-aviation?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6566 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Los Angeles, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/los-angeles?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22286 jobs - [Airlines and Aviation](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/airlines-and-aviation?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6566 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)