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Flight Software Engineer

United States, Los Angeles 105000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Flight Software Engineer 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-edge aircraft systems.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience in embedded flight software development
  • Professional experience programming in C/C++ and experience with embedded flight software development tools and methodologies

Nice to have

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
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