Avionics Electrical Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus · Internships

Pay: $25–$33/hr
Hours: Intern
Where: Atlanta, GA
Posted: Sep 9

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.

What you'd do

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.

What they want

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 working 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

About Hermeus · Internships

As an Avionics Electrical 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. Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April) Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)