Autonomy Software Engineer

Job overview

The Autonomy Software Engineer role is an onsite position in Los Angeles, CA. Compensation is stated as $110,000–$160,000 per year. Hermeus is a defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid iterative prototyping. The engineer develops and integrates flight autonomy software for the company’s supersonic vehicle fleet, spanning guidance, navigation, control, and mission autonomy. The role works across engineering and flight operations teams to validate autonomy capabilities through simulation, ground testing, and flight testing.

What you'll do

• Develop modern C++ flight autonomy software
• implement mission autonomy behaviors and vehicle decision-making
• develop guidance and control loops
• integrate and validate navigation sensors and solutions
• integrate autonomy with aircraft software and command-and-control systems
• develop automated tests and simulation scenarios
• diagnose cross-system problems
• participate in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, ground, and flight testing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autonomy software engineer

modern c++

flight autonomy

guidance and control

navigation

mission autonomy

unmanned aircraft

los angeles ca

hermeus

$110k–$160k per year

flight testing

simulation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance, stock options, 401(k), potential year-end bonuses, paid parental leave, federal holidays, PTO, weekly office lunches, and stocked breakrooms.

Why this role

Hands-on ownership of autonomy software from initial design through integration and flight testing for supersonic aircraft.

About the employer

Hermeus is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.