Avionics Electrical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Front Door Defense; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Part time

Job summary

Hermeus, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for an Avionics Engineering Intern to contribute to the future of commercial flight. The intern will conduct testing, develop diagrams, and collaborate with engineering teams. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with strong programming experience. This role offers a salary of $25 - $33 an hour and emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and passion for aviation.

Qualifications

• Entry level experience of C++, C, or other embedded programming languages.
• Experience with hardware integrations and embedded computers.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.

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 to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.
• Document test results, integration procedures, and system configurations.
• Design and test custom electrical systems for ground test and flight applications.

Skills

C++

Embedded programming

Hardware integration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Raspberry PIs

Arduino

STM32s

Job description

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.

As an Avionics Engineering Intern you will help shape 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.

Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December)

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
• You'll take charge of designing and testing custom electrical systems for both ground test and flight applications.
• You will ensure the seamless integration and compatibility of your designs at the sub-system and integrated system level.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Entry level experience of 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

$25 - $33 an hour

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.

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.