Flight Software Engineering Intern (Simulation/Hardware-In-The-Loop) - Spring & Summer 2027
About The Position
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world. They work with the Department of War to provide high-speed capabilities. This internship focuses on developing simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) infrastructure for a new flight vehicle program, combining software development, flight simulation, and hands-on hardware integration. The role involves a small, fast-moving team with significant ownership and rapid development cycles. The internship duration is approximately 28 weeks, from January to August.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Working proficiency in C++.
- Strong understanding of physics and dynamics fundamentals, including rigid-body dynamics, classical mechanics, reference frames, and equations of motion.
- Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, including reading schematics and pinouts, building or terminating cables, and troubleshooting hardware.
- Comfortable using common bench tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, and power supply.
- Comfortable working in a Linux command-line environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary technical teams.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python for simulation modeling, analysis, and tooling.
- Experience with 6-DOF simulation, flight or vehicle dynamics modeling, or software-in-the-loop (SITL).
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), real-time, or embedded systems experience.
- GNC coursework or projects involving controls, state estimation, navigation, or flight dynamics.
- Soldering, connectorization, or wire-harness fabrication experience.
- Hands-on experience with robotics, UAVs/drones, rocketry, FSAE, CubeSat, or similar technical teams.
- Previous simulation, GNC, avionics, or flight software internship experience.
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
Responsibilities
- Support development of a 6-DOF flight simulation including vehicle dynamics, sensor/actuator models, and engine/plant models to verify flight software in closed loop.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing, including integrating flight computers, avionics, sensors, actuators, and cable harnesses.
- Write simulation and test software primarily in C++, with Python and MATLAB used for modeling and tooling.
- Troubleshoot and integrate hardware using schematics, pinouts, connectors, and common bench tools.
- Build tooling that makes simulation and HITL testing fast, repeatable, and data-rich through logging, playback, and automation.
- Independently own simulation and integration tasks from initial setup through testing and troubleshooting.
Benefits
- 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off for interns.
- Weekly paid office lunches.
- Fully stocked breakrooms.
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