Director,SoftwareEngineering

## Description 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. 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. ## Responsibilities 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 eng