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.
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to develop flight autonomy capabilities for Hermeus’ supersonic vehicle fleet. You will build software spanning guidance and control, mission autonomy, and navigation while working closely with RPA pilots, GNC engineers, software platform engineers, simulation engineers, and command-and-control teams.
This is a hands-on role for an engineer who is comfortable owning difficult, cross-functional problems from initial design through integration and flight testing. You will directly influence how Hermeus aircraft navigate, execute missions, interact with operators, and progressively achieve higher levels of autonomy.
The ideal candidate combines strong modern C++ software-development skills with experience in autonomous or unmanned systems and a practical understanding of guidance, controls, and navigation.
Responsibilities
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Integrate autonomy software with vehicle systems, communications links, ground systems, and operator interfaces
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Diagnose and resolve complex problems spanning autonomy software, vehicle dynamics, navigation, simulation, and command-and-control interfaces
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Own technical problems from initial investigation through implementation, integration, testing, and operational use
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
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Strong general software-engineering fundamentals, including software architecture, debugging, testing, and performance-conscious development
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Experience developing software for unmanned aircraft, autonomous vehicles, robotics, spacecraft, or other autonomous systems
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Experience with guidance and control algorithms, control loops, trajectory generation, or vehicle guidance software
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Ability to work effectively across software, GNC, simulation, systems, operations, and other engineering disciplines
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Experience with flight guidance, path planning, trajectory generation, control allocation, or vehicle control
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Experience with GNSS, INS, IMUs, air-data systems, sensor fusion, or other navigation technologies
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Familiarity with over-the-air communications, vehicle-to-ground protocols, telemetry, and command interfaces
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Experience with mission planning, contingency management, health monitoring, or autonomous decision-making
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Experience with simulation, SIL, HIL, system-integration labs, ground testing, or flight testing
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Aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous vehicle, or spacecraft experience
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$130,000 - $210,000 a year
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The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.
At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.
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
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
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.
