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Flight Software Engineer II

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Flight Software Engineer II to join Hermeus, a hypersonic aircraft startup company. As a senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edgeaircraft systems.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field.
2+ 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 Qualifications:

Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), low-level hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, etc.), and software development for microcontrollers.
Familiarity with safety-critical software development processes, such as DO-178C or equivalent.
Knowledge of avionics systems, flight control systems, and navigation systems.
Experience with system-level testing and simulation tools.
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.

$135,000 - $150,000 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.

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.

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What You Should Know About Flight Software Engineer II, Hermeus

At Hermeus, we're on a mission to revolutionize air travel with our innovative hypersonic aircraft, and we’re looking for a talented Flight Software Engineer II to join our adventurous team! In this role, you'll leverage your embedded flight software expertise to develop and maintain the critical software that powers our aircraft systems, including flight control, navigation, and communication. You'll work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to ensure that every line of code seamlessly integrates with our state-of-the-art technology. We believe in fostering a collaborative working environment, so you'll take part in regular code and design reviews, ensuring that safety and performance are always front of mind. Staying updated with emerging trends will be key as you apply cutting-edge technologies to our exciting projects like Quarterhorse and Darkhorse. If you have a passion for flying high and a solid background in embedded systems, we invite you to bring your skills to Hermeus and help us take air travel to new heights. Join us on this groundbreaking journey, and let's make the future of flight a reality together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Flight Software Engineer II at Hermeus?

As a Flight Software Engineer II at Hermeus, your primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining embedded flight software for various aircraft systems. You'll collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and focus on writing efficient, high-quality code that meets stringent performance and safety standards. You'll also participate in code reviews, testing, and the development of safety-critical software under regulatory compliance.