Senior Flight Software Engineer jobs in United States
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Hermeus · 2 weeks ago

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. The Senior Flight Software Engineer will work closely with hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for cutting-edge aircraft systems.

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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

Qualification

Embedded flight softwareC/C++ programmingReal-time operating systemsLow-level hardware interfacesSafety-critical software processesAvionics systems knowledgeStartup experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

Benefits

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

Company

Hermeus

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Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$215.96M
Key Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M

Leadership Team

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AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
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Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
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