Responsibilities:
- Government Contracts:
- Structure and negotiate contracts with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.
- Collaborate with business development, engineering, finance, supply chain, and policy teams to develop and implement government contracting strategies.
- Review proposals and deliverables in advance of submission to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Advise on risk allocation, regulatory and compliance obligations, and contract performance.
- Advise on data rights matters.
- Commercial & Software Agreements:
- Structure, negotiate, and finalize technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, and more.
- Manage AI provisions, open source compliance, and software supply chain legal issues.
- Compliance & Regulatory:
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, cybersecurity, and other government regulations.
- Advise on export control and U.S. export compliance status.
- Draft and enforce policies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements.
- Support government audits and compliance reviews.
- Other Areas As Needed:
- Handle Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Services Agreements related to government or subcontractor engagements.
- File documents in company repository.
- Help establish polices and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- JD degree with admission to practice law in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
- 7 years of relevant post-law school experience.
- 5+ years experience in a legal and/or contracts role at a private company, law firm, or government agency.
- Subject matter expertise in government contracts and subcontracts.
- Subject matter expertise in software licensing agreements.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Good judgment and ability to balance risk and productivity in a startup environment.
- Comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction; willing to learn new technology, products, and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the legal department.
- Resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.
- Ability to be extremely responsive to internal clients.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with aerospace industry and its unique legal challenges.
- Ability to forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence of business stakeholders.
- Diligent, proactive, and able to manage multiple competing priorities with excellent time management.
- Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Familiarity with export controls and U.S. government security clearance requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Safety is paramount, with stringent protocols ensuring a secure workplace. Collaboration is key, providing opportunities to work closely with a skilled team dedicated to innovation.
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What We Do
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft.
Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+.
Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.
Why Work With Us
We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.
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