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.

Join our team developing cutting-edge software for the Quarterhorse supersonic unmanned aircraft. You'll work with C++ and web technologies (TypeScript/JavaScript) to build control systems for both remotely piloted (HOTAS) and autonomous flight modes. This role includes designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces, ranging from hands-on control to point-and-click autonomy management.

• Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations 
• Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware 
• Collaborate with engineers to display and control hardware systems 
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student (at least a rising senior) or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
• Pursuing Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related degrees 
• Web Applications Experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.) 
• C/C++ Experience  
• Aviation/simulation experience 
• Computer Graphics coursework or experience  
• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in aerospace industry (aviation or rocketry clubs, pilot license, DCS Ace, etc.)  
• Experience working on 2D or 3D games or simulations 
• Cesium experience
• User Interface (UI) or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classes 
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience (Cesium, ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapbox, Google/Apple Mapsetc.) 

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.