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.

As a Flight Software Intern, you will support the design and implementation of mission systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. You will work with the A-GRA (OMS/UCI) framework to help develop interoperable systems and messaging architectures.

Summer: around 10 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - December)

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Responsibilities:

Support the design and implementation of systems using A-GRA (OMS/UCI) for uncrewed high-speed aircraft

Assist in developing and integrating messaging systems that enable communication between mission subsystems

Work with messaging standards, protocols, and APIs to support system interoperability

Collaborate with engineering teams to test, validate, and refine mission system interfaces and integrations

Minimum Requirements:

Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Entry level experience of C++, C, or other embedded programming languages.

Experience with working with hardware integrations and embedded computers (Raspberry PIs, arduinos, STM32s).

Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

Interest in mission systems, autonomy, or aerospace systems integration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

GPA of 3.0 or above

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.

Flight Software Engineering Intern - (Summer/Fall 2026)