Platform Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

We’re looking for a Platform Network Engineer to join our Mission Systems Engineering team at Hermeus! In this role you will design, implement, and sustain the networks that power mission-critical operations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems and Ground Control Stations.

This role bridges traditional network engineering with systems integration, supporting real-time communication, telemetry, and control in demanding aerospace environments. You’ll be responsible for architecting secure, high-performance networks, integrating complex avionics and mission systems, and ensuring reliable connectivity from lab environments to field deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance network architectures for Ground Control Stations and RPA mission systems.
• Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot networked avionics and flight-critical systems across all OSI layers.
• Configure and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure for secure, low-latency operations.
• Validate and refine network performance through packet-level analysis, simulation, and real-world test environments.
• Maintain and document network topologies, configurations, and addressing schemes to ensure repeatable, scalable deployments.
• Collaborate across systems, software, and mission engineering teams to enable seamless connectivity and protocol compatibility.
• Support field and test deployments, including setup, sustainment, and rapid troubleshooting in dynamic mission environments.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.