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Hermeus

Flight Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA$105k–$125kfull-timemidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Hermeus seeks a Flight Software Engineer to develop software systems for advanced high-speed aircraft. You'll work on cutting-edge defense aviation technology through rapid prototyping cycles, supporting the company's mission to deliver next-generation capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop flight software for high-speed aircraft systems
  • Support rapid iterative hardware and software prototyping cycles
  • Collaborate with defense and engineering teams on system integration
  • Ensure software meets performance and reliability requirements for military applications
  • Participate in testing and validation of flight systems

What they're looking for

  • Flight software development
  • Real-time systems programming
  • C/C++ or embedded systems languages
  • Control systems and avionics knowledge
  • Hardware-software integration
  • Systems engineering
  • Testing and validation methodologies
  • DOD/defense industry experience (preferred)
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Hermeus

Hermeus is a defense aviation company building hypersonic and high-speed aircraft systems. The company is hiring engineers across thermal management, welding, tooling, and testing disciplines to support rapid prototyping and manufacturing of advanced aerospace defense capabilities.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with real-time flight control systems and the challenges you've faced in developing safety-critical software.
  • How have you approached rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles in previous aerospace or defense projects?