Hermeus · 1 week ago
Platform Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expHermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. They are seeking a motivated Platform Specialist to join the Mission Systems Engineering team, responsible for building and maintaining Ground Control Stations and ensuring the integration of mission systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Ground Control Stations
Install, configure, and maintain flight critical IT systems, communication tools, and mission-enhancing hardware/software
Install, configure, and maintain pilot-in-the-loop cockpits for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)
Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mission systems
Design, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, Access Points (wireless), and VPNs
Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
Implement and maintain network security, including access controls, intrusion detection systems, and threat prevention
Manage and administer network services such as DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM)
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures
Collaborate with other IT teams to support infrastructure projects and resolve complex technical issues
Be willing and able to support the deployed platform (on a rotation basis) during weekends, off hours
Willing and able to travel for 1-2 weeks at a time during test operations/campaigns
Stay up to date with emerging network technologies, best practices, and NIST guidelines
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in information technology/systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field
5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role (Site Reliability Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Software Engineer)
Proficient in Linux
Proficient in basic electronics maintenance and repair
Proficient in the maintenance/termination serial port connectors (RS232, etc.), and CAT5/6
Proficient in basic electronics packaging (design, assembly, cable routing, cooling, etc.)
Proficiency working at all layers of the OSI network model
Proficiency designing and maintaining layer 2 networks
Comfortable reading and maintaining low voltage wiring diagrams
Experience creating, explaining, and maintaining network architectures, network topology diagrams, and other interface diagrams/specifications
Ability and desire to travel for 1-2 weeks at a time to work on-location with the Ground Control Station at various military bases and airports
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and network hardware
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and associated Office suite of tools: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred
10+ years' experience designing, integrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex aerospace platforms' I.T. infrastructure
Proficiency in low level network programming (socket programming), design, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure)
Familiarity with Palo Alto and Juniper network devices
Background in government or cleared contractor networks
Experience with FedRAMP authorized cloud solutions (AWS Govcloud, Azure GCC-H, etc..) is a plus
Experience with network cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, AWS network security tools, Microsoft Defender, etc
Palo Alto Certification (PCCET, PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.)
Juniper Certification (JNCIS, JNCIP, etc.)
SANs Certification (GSEC, GCIA, GMON, GDSA, etc.)
CompTIA Certification (Network+, Security +, CASP+, etc.)
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder and Chief Technologist
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