Flight Software Engineering Intern - Spring & Summer 2026

Hermeus • Atlanta, GA

85d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. The Flight Software team is a dynamic group that rapidly supports vehicle testing and development for the hypersonic quarter-horse program. The team is responsible for all software to remotely control the aircraft, command control surfaces, navigate the platform, and solve hard embedded programming issues.

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
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GPA of 3.0 or above

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of onboard flight software
• Support debugging and resolution of active software issues
• Contribute to the design and implementation of hardware-in-the-loop test setups
• Participate in validation and testing of flight hardware
• Collaborate with the Flight Software team to meet current project needs and milestones

Benefits

• $25 - $33 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees