Hermeus
Director, Software Engineering
Los Angeles, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$218k-$296kDetected 60 days ago
Embedded SystemsAvionicsMIL-STDDO-178Systems EngineeringRoboticsAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignControlsLeadershipMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- As the Director of Software Engineering at Hermeus, you will be responsible for overseeing the software engineering function for our high-speed vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage the flight software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Drive the technical strategy and execution for the development, integration, and testing of flight software for advanced hypersonic vehicles.
- Oversee the architecture and design of flight control systems and ensure their alignment with mission requirements and safety standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, systems engineering, GNC, and flight test, to deliver integrated software solutions.
- Establish and manage performance metrics for software quality, productivity, and innovation.
- Represent the flight software engineering team in meetings with executives, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in team processes and capabilities, advocating for a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded flight software development, with at least 4year in a leadership or senior technical role.
- Professional experience with real-time embedded systems, flight control software, or mission-critical software development.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills and Requirements:
- Experience working in a startup environment is a plus
- Preferred Skills and
Compensation
- The salary information provided is a general guideline only.
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
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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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