Hermeus
Autonomy Software Engineer
$110K–$160K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- The hire must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
About the job
Develops and integrates flight autonomy software for Hermeus aircraft, spanning guidance, navigation, control, and mission execution through testing and flight operations.
What you'll do
- Develop modern C++ flight-autonomy software, mission behaviors, and guidance and control capabilities.
- Integrate and validate autonomy with navigation systems, aircraft software, command-and-control, and vehicle systems.
- Build tests and simulation scenarios, troubleshoot cross-system issues, and support ground and flight testing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ and experience developing production-quality software.
- Experience developing software for autonomous systems and with guidance, control, or vehicle guidance algorithms.
- Experience developing or integrating flight or mission autonomy, navigation systems, sensors, or state-estimation solutions.
Nice to have
- Experience with unmanned aerial systems, remotely piloted aircraft, or flight guidance and path planning.
- Experience with navigation technologies, command-and-control integration, Linux-based embedded or real-time systems, or SIL/HIL and flight testing.
Pay
USD 110,000–160,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
modern C++, GNSS, INS, IMUs, Linux, SIL, HIL
AI focus
Develops autonomy capabilities for aircraft, including mission behaviors, vehicle decision-making, guidance, navigation, and control.
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