Subsystem Test Engineer Intern: Aviation Hardware & Rigs

Ring Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off: 5 sick days and unpaid time

Weekly paid office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Test Engineering Intern to help design, build, analyze, and operate test assets for our supersonic vehicles. You will work on hydraulic, fuel, mechanisms, high-voltage, airframe structures and more in a collaborative environment.

The role includes internships of approximately 16 weeks in spring and 12 weeks in summer, with responsibilities across test design, data collection, troubleshooting, and documentation. Strong communication and a STEM background are required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university (undergrad year 3–4 or graduate).
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in testing and aviation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance of test assets, including test facilities, fixtures, rigs, and supporting hardware.
• Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, interfaces, panels, and other hardware used in test setups.
• Assist in developing test plans, procedures, and protocols for vehicle subsystems and components.
• Perform engineering analysis to help determine target test points, instrumentation requirements, and appropriate test safety margins.
• Support test design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and technician teams to ensure alignment on test requirements and execution.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing plans for test components, fixtures, and flight-like hardware as needed.
• Work directly with manufacturing and build teams to track hardware progress, troubleshoot issues, and support test readiness.
• Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems, including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, and high-voltage components.
• Support test execution, data collection, and troubleshooting of test hardware and systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test configurations, procedures, results, findings, and hardware changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, hardware, and infrastructure and contribute to the development of new testing methods and capabilities.

Skills

Testing mindset

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

GPA 3.0+

Education

STEM student enrolled in accredited college/university

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a Test Engineering Intern to help design, build, analyze, and operate test assets for our supersonic vehicles. You will work on hydraulic, fuel, mechanisms, high-voltage, airframe structures and more in a collaborative environment.

The role includes internships of approximately 16 weeks in spring and 12 weeks in summer, with responsibilities across test design, data collection, troubleshooting, and documentation. Strong communication and a STEM background are required.