Director, Software Engineering

Hermeus Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Hermeus Corporation is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to oversee the software engineering function for our high-speed vehicles. You will lead design, development, and integration of flight software enabling safe, efficient operation of our aircraft.

You will manage a talented team and collaborate with avionics, vehicle engineering, and systems integration to ensure seamless software across the aircraft.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in embedded flight software development.
• 4+ years in leadership or senior technical roles.
• Experience recruiting and scaling engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the flight software team to high performance.
• Drive strategy for development, integration, testing of flight software.
• Oversee architecture of flight control systems for safety.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, GNC, and flight test teams.
• Define software processes and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead verification and validation incl. HIL and flight tests.
• Set performance metrics for software quality and productivity.
• Represent team in executive and external partner meetings.
• Stay current with aerospace software tech and standards.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Flight software leadership

Embedded real-time

Team recruitment

Mentoring engineers

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering or related field

Job 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:

As the Director of Software Engineering at Hermeus, you will be responsible for overseeing the software engineering function for our high-speed vehicles.

Your primary focus will be on leading the design, development, and integration of software systems that enable safe and efficient operation of our high-speed 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.

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.
• Define software development processes and best practices, ensuring timely delivery of software that meets stringent quality and safety requirements.
• Spearhead the software verification and validation efforts, including simulation-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and flight tests.
• 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.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in flight software development and aerospace engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement in team processes and capabilities, advocating for a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

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.
• Professional experience in recruiting, developing, and scaling engineering teams, including coaching and mentoring engineers at all levels.

Preferred Skills and Requirements:

• Experience working in a startup environment is a plus
• 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.

$218,000 - $296,000 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position\'s scope and responsibilities, the candidate\'s professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave