Director, Software Engineering
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
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.
As the Director of Software Engineering, you will oversee the software engineering function for our high-speed vehicles. Your primary focus will be leading the design, development, and integration of software systems that enable safe and efficient operation of our hypersonic aircraft. You will manage a talented team of software engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including avionics, vehicle engineering, and systems integration, to ensure seamless software integration throughout the aircraft.
This role exists to drive the technical strategy and execution for flight software development while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. You will define software development processes and best practices, ensuring timely delivery of software that meets stringent quality and safety requirements. The day-to-day involves representing the flight software engineering team in meetings with executives and stakeholders, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, and spearheading verification and validation efforts including simulation-based testing and flight tests.
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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.
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.
Work model: On-site
1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Firestone Park, California
Experience working in a startup environment. Master's or PhD degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics). Experience working with aerospace safety standards and regulations (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, etc.). Experience with avionics systems, flight simulation environments, and autonomous vehicle software development. Prior experience working in the hypersonic or commercial space sectors. Active participation in industry standards committees or working groups related to aerospace software.
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Skills: Embedded Flight Software Development, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Flight Control Software, Mission-Critical Software Development, Aerospace Safety Standards, Do-178C, Mil-STD-498, Avionics Systems, Flight Simulation Environments, Autonomous Vehicle Software Development.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field required; Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field required; Master's degree in a relevant technical field preferred.