Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
The Flight Software team is a dynamic group that rapidly supports vehicle testing and development for the hypersonic quarter-horse program. The team is responsible for all software to remotely control the aircraft, command control surfaces, navigate the platform, and solve hard embedded programming issues.
Spring: around 12-16 weeks (January - April)
Summer: around 10 weeks (May - August)
Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of onboard flight software
Support debugging and resolution of active software issues
Contribute to the design and implementation of hardware-in-the-loop test setups
Participate in validation and testing of flight hardware
Collaborate with the Flight Software team to meet current project needs and milestones
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Entry level experience of C++, C, or other embedded programming languages.
Experience with working with hardware integrations and embedded computers (Raspberry PIs, arduinos, STM32s).
Strong understanding of engineering first principles
Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
GPA of 3.0 or above
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The 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.
