GNC & Flight Software Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

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 Role:

As a GNC & Flight Software Engineering Intern, you will support the development, implementation, and testing of flight software and guidance, navigation, and control systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. This role is a fit for candidates with either a strong software background and exposure to GNC/controls, or a strong GNC/controls background with hands-on software experience.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of flight software and guidance and control algorithms
• Implement, integrate, and test control algorithms in simulation, embedded, and hardware-integrated environments
• Assist with control law development, tuning, and validation for vehicle stability and performance
• Develop software interfaces, messaging, and integrations between flight and mission subsystems
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behavior, and support improvements to software and control performance
• Collaborate across software, GNC, avionics, and vehicle engineering teams to validate integrated systems

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Background in either software development with exposure to GNC/controls, or GNC/controls with experience implementing software
• Experience with C++, C, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar programming and engineering tools
• Familiarity with controls, dynamics, simulation, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration
• Hands-on experience through internships, coursework, research, or technical projects
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GPA of 3.0 or above

$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.