Senior Flight Software Engineer

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Flight Software Engineer to join Hermeus, a hypersonic aircraft startup company. As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems.

We are open to considering Software Engineer II or Principal Engineer candidates for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded flight software for our aircraft systems, including flight control, navigation, communication, and avionics systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Write efficient, high-quality, and well-documented code that meets the performance and safety requirements of the aircraft.
• Develop software requirements and design documents.
• Participate in code and design reviews to ensure high-quality software.
• Test and debug software to ensure it meets design specifications and performance requirements.
• Work with systems engineers to develop and execute system-level tests and simulations.
• Participate in the development of safety-critical software and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the embedded flight software field and apply them to our aircraft systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded flight software development.
• Professional experience programming in C/C++ and experience with embedded flight software development tools and methodologies.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux for real-time applications.
• Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces (e.g., CAN, RS422, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429, etc.), and software development for embedded applications.
• Experience with fault-redundant design as well as safety-critical software development processes, such as DO-178C or MIL-516C. Knowledge of avionics systems, flight control systems, and navigation systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working in a startup environment is a plus.
• 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  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.