The Role
The Platform Specialist will maintain and repair Ground Control Stations, configure flight IT systems, ensure network security, and support engineering teams. Travel for operations may be required.
Summary Generated by Built In
Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.
We are currently seeking a motivatedPlatform Specialist to join the Mission Systems Engineering team at Hermeus!
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s 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 Qualifications
- 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.).
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Bgp
Eigrp
Linux
Windows
Nmap
Ospf
Tcp/Ip
Wireshark
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The Company
What We Do
Hermeus is a startup developing hypersonic aircraft to radically accelerate air travel.
At Mach 5, more than twice the speed of the supersonic Concorde, passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in 90 minutes.
On the path to hypersonic passenger aircraft, Hermeus is partnering with government agencies including the US Air Force and NASA to develop a series of autonomous aircraft that derisk the technology and solve urgent national security challenges. These products provide the data and confidence necessary to certify, produce, operate, and maintain safe and comfortable commercial aircraft.
Hypersonic aircraft have the potential to create trillions of dollars of new global economic growth per year, unlocking significant resources that can be utilized to solve the world’s greatest problems.
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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