Hermeus Corporation

Mission Systems Engineering Intern

Hermeus Corporation · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA $52K–$68K Intern Posted 2026-09-03
Salary
$52K–$68K
Type
Internship
Experience
0-1 yr

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.

About the Team:
We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support Hermeus’s Test Operations, R&D/Manufacturing, and Compliance teams in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient operations across test, laboratory, manufacturing, and engineering environments.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting workplace safety programs, conducting inspections and risk assessments, maintaining compliance documentation, assisting with training, and tracking incidents and corrective actions. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, operators, and safety professionals to identify hazards, improve processes, and develop practical solutions that support both employee safety and operational effectiveness.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)
Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)
Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - December)

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The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.
Benefits:
Time Off: Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.

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.

  • Support integration and testing of mission hardware, software, sensors, radios, processors, and avionics systems.
  • Develop and test software for command and control, telemetry, and subsystem interfaces.
  • Perform hardware/software bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting in lab, HIL, ground-test, and aircraft environments.
  • Support system interfaces, networking, communication protocols, and integration requirements.
  • Collaborate with software, avionics, autonomy, communications, and flight-test teams.
  • Document test results, technical findings, and system configurations.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with both software development and hardware integration through internships, coursework, research, projects, or competition teams.
  • Programming experience in C++, Python, or a similar language.
  • Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, avionics, sensors, networking, or other hardware-connected systems.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software interfaces.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Familiarity with networking or communication protocols such as TCP/UDP, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, or ARINC.
  • Experience with electrical schematics, wiring, electronics bring-up, or test equipment.
  • Exposure to HIL/SIL, robotics, UAVs, aerospace, defense, Formula SAE, rocketry, or similar hands-on projects.
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$110K — 10th pctl $265K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $60K vs. market median $180K for Engineering roles
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Hermeus Corporation

Hermeus Corporation

Aerospace · Series C · El Segundo, USA

Stage & Valuation
Series C · $1B
Key Investors
Khosla Ventures, Canaan Partners, Founders Fund
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Hermeus Corporation is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for defense and national security applications. The company develops unmanned and high-speed aircraft on an accelerated timeline to enhance speed and efficiency in aviation technology.
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