Subsystem Test Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Subsystem Test Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 in Atlanta. The internship offers hands-on experience designing and testing flight-like hardware fixtures, and it spans around 16 weeks from August to December.

Interns will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct analysis, and participate in test design reviews. Candidates must be enrolled in a STEM program and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

The compensation ranges from $25 to $33 per hour, reflecting market considerations and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies, or projects.
• Strong interest in testing and engineering first principles.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Design test fixtures and interfaces.
• Perform analysis to determine target test points, instrumentation, and ensure sufficient test safety margins.
• Organize and run test design reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Designing test fixtures

Analysis for target test points

Cross-functional teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university

Job description

Subsystem Test Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Design and test flight‑like hardware fixtures for subsystem testing in the fall internship.

Location: Atlanta, Los Angeles

Compensation: $25 - $33 USD/hour

Job Tags: Intern

About The Role

Test Team Opportunity At Hermeus

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, asymmetrical advantage.

The Test team is responsible for developing infrastructure to perform tests on fuel & hydraulic system components. The test team works with hardware owners to define testing requirements, design & implement test fixtures, and assist in data collection to inform and verify design decisions.

Structures Test - ATL

Subsystem Test - LA

Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December)

Responsibilities

• Design test fixtures and interfaces.
• Perform analysis to determine target test points, instrumentation, and ensure sufficient test safety margins.
• Organize and run test design reviews with stakeholders in cross‑functional teams.
• Create manufacturing plans for test components/fixtures and work directly with manufacturing/build teams to monitor build progress and assist in resolving issues.
• Design and release flight‑like hardware as necessary for test (including CAD and drawing creation).

Minimum Requirements

• Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or projects.
• Must be currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university (undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program).
• Strong interest in testing.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross‑functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's 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.