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# Director, Software Engineering

- **Company:** HERMEUS CORPORATION
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $218,000 - $296,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Software Verification, DO-178B
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25196_d542c277bd60be988996ec5f7b9a1ca9

## About the Role

* Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field.
 * 8+ years of experience in embedded flight software development, with at least 4year in a leadership or senior technical role.
 * Professional experience with real-time embedded systems, flight control software, or mission-critical software development.
 * Professional experience in recruiting, developing, and scaling engineering teams, including coaching and mentoring engineers at all levels.

Preferred Skills and Requirements:

 * Experience working in a startup environment is a plus
 * Master\'s or PhD degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics).
 * Experience working with aerospace safety standards and regulations (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, etc.)
 * Experience with avionics systems, flight simulation environments, and autonomous vehicle software development.
 * Prior experience working in the hypersonic or commercial space sectors.
 * Active participation in industry standards committees or working groups related to aerospace software.

## Description

As the Director of Software Engineering at Hermeus, you will be responsible for overseeing the software engineering function for our high-speed vehicles.

Your primary focus will be on leading the design, development, and integration of software systems that enable safe and efficient operation of our high-speed aircraft.

You will manage a talented team of software engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including avionics, vehicle engineering, and systems integration, to ensure seamless software integration throughout the aircraft., * Lead, mentor, and manage the flight software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

 * Drive the technical strategy and execution for the development, integration, and testing of flight software for advanced hypersonic vehicles.
 * Oversee the architecture and design of flight control systems and ensure their alignment with mission requirements and safety standards.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, systems engineering, GNC, and flight test, to deliver integrated software solutions.
 * Define software development processes and best practices, ensuring timely delivery of software that meets stringent quality and safety requirements.
 * Spearhead the software verification and validation efforts, including simulation-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and flight tests.
 * Establish and manage performance metrics for software quality, productivity, and innovation.
 * Represent the flight software engineering team in meetings with executives, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment with program objectives.
 * Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in flight software development and aerospace engineering.
 * Drive continuous improvement in team processes and capabilities, advocating for a culture of innovation and technical excellence.