Senior Software Simulation Engineer at Hermeus

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Expertise in MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Coder, and/or Embedded Coder
Experience with real-time simulation platforms (dSPACE, Speedgoat, OPAL-RT, NI VeriStand, or equivalent)
Understanding of flight dynamics, control systems, and aircraft system modeling
Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN bus, Ethernet)
Competence in C/C++, Python, or automation scripting for simulation and test automation

Responsibilities

Configure simulation models for real-time execution and deterministic performance on aerospace-grade SIL/HIL platforms
Conduct model validation and correlation against analytical models, flight data, or hardware test results
Generate optimized C/C++ code from Simulink models for real-time targets
Integrate generated code into real-time simulation environments
Implement real-time execution tuning (fixed-step solvers, scheduling, data exchange) to meet aerospace system timing constraints
Design and implement HIL simulation testbeds that interface with flight control computers, sensors, actuators, and communication buses
Configure I/O mapping and signal conditioning for aerospace interfaces such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN bus, Ethernet, etc
Develop automation scripts for test execution, parameter sweeps, data acquisition, and result analysis
Support SIL, PIL, and HIL verification campaigns for flight software and control system algorithms
Participate in failure injections, stress testing, and fault-tolerant system validation
Analyze computational load and latency to optimize real-time model execution
Enhance simulation infrastructure, build scripts, and toolchains for automated model builds and regression testing
Contribute to continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines for model-based development and HIL testing
Work closely with systems engineers, controls engineers, and flight software teams to ensure accurate system representation
Produce comprehensive documentation of models, interfaces, simulation configurations, and test results

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Model-Based Design

C++

Hardware-in-the-Loop

Software-in-the-Loop

real-time simulation

code generation

control systems

avionics

Hermeus

Develops hypersonic aircraft for high-speed travel

About Hermeus

Hermeus focuses on developing hypersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5, which is over twice the speed of the Concorde. This means their aircraft can travel at approximately 3,800 miles per hour, significantly cutting down travel times. The aircraft operates using a hypersonic engine powered by the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine, which has already undergone successful testing. Hermeus aims to sell these high-speed aircraft to airlines and government agencies interested in fast transportation. What sets Hermeus apart from competitors is its specific focus on hypersonic travel and its recent achievement in engine testing, which demonstrates its progress in this niche market. The company's goal is to revolutionize high-speed travel and make it a viable option for commercial use.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$210.1MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

AerospaceIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Paid family leave

Employer-paid health care

Stock options

Competitive salary

PTO

Team bonding

Risks

Competition from disruptive startups like Whisper Aero threatens Hermeus' market position.

Reliance on government partnerships exposes Hermeus to policy and funding changes.

Technical challenges with Quarterhorse Mk 1 could delay hypersonic flight progress.

Differentiation

Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft, significantly faster than the Concorde.

The company successfully tested its hypersonic engine with Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine.

Hermeus is creating reusable hypersonic aircraft for both military and commercial applications.

Upsides

Hermeus raised $100 million in Series B funding, showing strong investor confidence.

The new hypersonic test facility in Florida accelerates research and development.

Partnerships with US Air Force and NASA enhance credibility and technological advancement.

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