Building the World’s

Fastest AIRCRAFT

WE ARE HERMEUS

OUR MISSION

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.

OUR CUSTOMERS

In addition to our commercial vision, Hermeus is working with the Air Force and other government organizations to develop uncrewed, high-speed aircraft for defense and national security missions. Hypersonic aircraft represent a major step change in defense technology, offering unprecedented speed, altitude, and maneuverability.

OUR TEAM

Hermeus has more than 200 employees across four different locations in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Jacksonville, FL. The team is composed of world-class talent, including experts from startups, leading airplane manufacturers, top defense contractors, and the U.S. military.

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HERMEUS ON THE MAP

  • The factory

    Atlanta, GA

    Hermeus headquarters. This 110,000 sq. ft facility is home to our primary engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

  • THE SHOP

    Los Angeles, California

    Where much of our hardcore engineering and analysis work takes place as well as smaller, highly complex component and subassembly builds.

  • HEAT FACILITY

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

    Our High Enthalpy Air-breathing Test facility is where we will test a variety of engines and propulsion subsystems – from the Pratt & Whitney F100 to our proprietary hypersonic Chimera engine.

  • THE VANGUARD

    WASHINGTON, DC

    Our centrally-located DC office allows us close proximity to key policy makers and DoD leadership.

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