Senior Autonomy Software Engineer

Hermeus
Los Angeles, California, United StatesFull-time$130,000–$210,000Posted Aug 29, 2026

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Senior Autonomy Software Engineer

Hermeus

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.

Los Angeles, CA Full-time Posted today defenseaviation

$130k–$210k/yr Apply directly →

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.

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Responsibilities

  • Develop autonomy software for high-speed aircraft to maintain an asymmetric advantage in defense aviation.
  • Focus on rapid iterative prototyping to deliver high-speed systems for the Department of War.

Qualifications

  • The candidate should have experience in autonomy software engineering and be capable of working in a fast-paced, iterative hardware environment.
  • Mid-to-senior level engineering experience is required.

Skills mentioned

C++PythonEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsSensor FusionRoboticsSystems EngineeringLinuxDebugging

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