What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI DevOps / Platform Engineer position at Hermeus?
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI DevOps / Platform Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and scale infrastructure and automation that integrates AI into our engineering workflows — enabling faster iteration, stronger reliability, and smarter operations across the organization. We are open to considering mid-level, senior, or principal candidates depending on experience.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI DevOps / Platform Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and scale infrastructure and automation that integrates AI into our engineering workflows — enabling faster iteration, stronger reliability, and smarter operations across the organization. We are open to considering mid-level, senior, or principal candidates depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for aerospace software and simulation environments
- Integrate AI-driven tools into engineering workflows (e.g., intelligent code assistance, anomaly detection, automated testing frameworks)
- Build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) to support R&D, simulation, and production environments
- Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting systems enhanced by AI for predictive insights
- Collaborate with aerospace, flight software, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and operations
- Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented infrastructure code (Python, Bash, IaC)
- Conduct system reviews and implement best practices for secure and reliable operations
- Stay up-to-date with emerging AI/ML and DevOps technologies, applying them to improve speed, safety, and scalability
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or MLOps
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with AWS or equivalent cloud platforms
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash)
- Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI/ML or intelligent automation into engineering workflows
- Experience with AIOps, anomaly detection, or ML-based testing frameworks
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of secure DevOps / DevSecOps practices, particularly in regulated industries
- Exposure to aerospace or defense systems and simulation environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, high-iteration environments
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams
- Startup or early-stage company experience
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
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.
Salary : $105,000 - $225,000