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Hermeus · 23 hours ago

Lead, Ground Segment

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

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 Lead, Ground Segment is responsible for delivering mission-ready ground systems and provides technical leadership for engineers working on ground mission systems.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end technical outcomes for ground mission systems, from design through integration, test, and operational readiness

Lead the development and integration of ground systems, including the Ground Control Station (GCS), human–machine interfaces (HMI), mission planning, execution, debrief and analysis tools, operations room systems and displays, and ground-side voice communications and operator tooling

Ensure ground systems provide clear, reliable, and intuitive operator workflows

Define and maintain interfaces between ground systems and airborne mission systems, autonomy, and communications

Drive integration, test, and validation of ground systems in support of ground and flight test campaigns

Identify usability, integration, and performance risks early and drive resolution

Provide day-to-day technical leadership, mentorship, and feedback to engineers within the Ground Segment scope

Coordinate closely with Air Segment and Mission Autonomy leads to resolve dependencies and integration issues

Communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders

Qualification

Software EngineeringSystem IntegrationUser Interface DesignTechnical LeadershipReal-time Data IntegrationDistributed SystemsCommunication SkillsMentorshipFast-paced Environment