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Director of Flight Software | Lead Hypersonic Systems

$218k - $296k

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Hermeus in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead and scale the flight software organization for hypersonic aircraft. This role involves overseeing the software engineering function, managing a talented team of software engineers, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective integration of software systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in embedded software development, with strong leadership skills and a background in real-time systems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $218,000 - $296,000 annually along with benefits such as unlimited PTO and fully stocked breakrooms.

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