Hermeus is an aerospace technology company developing hypersonic flight systems for rapid point-to-point travel. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company is led by AJ Piplica and focuses on making sustained hypersonic flight commercially viable. The company's flagship program, Quarterhorse, aims to build a hypersonic aircraft capable of operating at speeds exceeding Mach 5, targeting both civilian and defense applications. Hermeus has raised significant venture funding to advance its propulsion technology, materials science, and aerodynamic design. As a private company, Hermeus is working to overcome the technical challenges that have historically made hypersonic flight difficult to sustain, positioning itself at the forefront of a new commercial aerospace category.
Hermeus operates as a mission-driven aerospace engineering startup focused on advancing hypersonic flight technology. The company culture emphasizes rapid innovation cycles, technical rigor, and bold engineering approaches to solve complex propulsion and aerodynamic challenges. As an aerospace company, Hermeus requires significant in-person collaboration and hands-on engineering work. The company engages with both government and commercial sectors, operating at the intersection of defense innovation and commercial aviation development.
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| Round | Closed | Amount | Investors |
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| Round | Apr 2026 | $200.6M |
| Title ↕ | Location ↕ | Posted ↓ |
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| Senior Mechanisms Engineer | Los Angeles, CA | 3d |
| Senior Flight Software Engineer | Atlanta, GA | 4d |
| Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 | Los Angeles, CA | Sep 30 |