Senior Software Engineer - HMI

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 Senior Software Engineer to join Hermeus, a hypersonic aircraft startup company. The Ground & Communications Systems Software Team is responsible for the design, build, test, and delivery of the vehicle's ground control station (AKA, the "Flight Deck"), Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) systems, Command & Control (C2) and telemetry software systems, as well as voice-communication systems. Responsibilities: Software development on human-machine interaction (HMI) and mission systems used by flight crew for both in-the-loop and on-the-loop unmanned aircraftCollaborate with engineers to create real-time visualization and control of hardware systems Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldExperience with HMI/mission systems development in the aerospace/defense industry5+ years of experience of Full Stack Development (JavaScript/Typescript, React, Angular, RESTful API development, etc.)Knowledge of C/C++ DevelopmentExcellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.Ability to travel to other Hermeus offices and remote locations to support test campaigns Preferred Skills and Experience: Relevant experience and knowledge in the Aerospace industry, including aircraft systems and software standards such as IRIG 106, DO-178C, and OMS/UCIMobile development experience (Android or iOS)Experience with GIS / Geospatial Development including tools such as (ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Cesium, etc)Experience with sockets-based network programming including TCP, UDP, multicastExperience working in a fast-paced startup environment 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. Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!100% employer-paid health care401k & Retirement PlansUnlimited PTOWeekly Paid Office LunchesEnd of Year BonusesFully stocked breakroomsStock Options Paid Parental Leave Additional Information U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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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