Director, Software Engineering

Hermeus•

Los Angeles, CA

• Full Time

Posted 1 week ago• Software

Compensation

$218,000–$296,000/year

Job 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.

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Job Details

Category: Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: May 22, 2026, 09:10 PM
Compensation: $218,000 - $296,000 per year

About Hermeus

Hermeus is building Quarterhorse, a Mach 5+ hypersonic aircraft that will radically accelerate air travel. Their reusable turbine-based combined-cycle engines power both commercial and defense applications, with US Air Force contracts to develop autonomous hypersonic platforms.

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