Avionics Electrical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Hermeus • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world. We deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield, providing critical capabilities to the U.S. and its allies. As an Avionics Engineering Intern, you will contribute to shaping the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. Our team is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications. This internship is for the Fall semester, lasting approximately 16 weeks (August - December).

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Entry-level experience with C++, C, or other embedded programming languages.
• Experience with hardware integrations and embedded computers (Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, STM32s).
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical testing of subsystems and validate performance against requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed wire diagrams for subsystem integration.
• Set up and configure hardware in lab environments for testing and validation.
• Perform end-to-end subsystem testing, ensuring full integration of electrical, hardware, and software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, electrical, and mechanical engineering) to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.
• Document test results, integration procedures, and system configurations.
• Design and test custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications.
• Ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of designs at the sub-system and integrated system level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed