Mission Systems Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking an Mission Systems Engineering Intern to contribute to avionics, software, and system integration efforts. The role spans hardware bring-up, software testing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across software, avionics, and flight-test teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant degree, have hands-on hardware and software experience, and can work across lab, HIL, and aircraft environments. The program runs Spring and Summer over multiple weeks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related engineering/computing field.
• Hands-on software development and hardware integration via internships, coursework, or projects.
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP/UDP, Ethernet).
• Proficient in C++ and Python; strong debugging across hardware/software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Embedded systems

C++

Python

Debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

GPA 3.0+

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer/Electrical/CS/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAN

RS-422

ARINC

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.

About the Team:

The Mission Systems Engineering Team develops and integrates the hardware and software that enable Hermeus aircraft to execute missions.

As a Mission Systems Engineering Intern, you will work across avionics, software, communications, and system integration to help build, test, and troubleshoot mission capabilities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of hands-on hardware experience and software development skills.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Familiarity with networking TCP/UDP, Ethernet
• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as 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.

$25 - $33 an hour

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.