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Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control) - Spring/Summer 2027
Hermeus · Internships
- Pay
- $25–$33/hr
- Hours
- Intern
- Where
- Atlanta, GA
- Posted
- Sep 3
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
- Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations
- Software development on the communications software (RF, Satcom, networking) running on the ground and the vehicle
- Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware
- Collaborate with engineers to display and control hardware systems
- Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation
What they want
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student (at least a rising senior) or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
- Pursuing Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related degrees
- C/C++ Experience
- Web Applications Experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.)
- Computer Networking knowledge
- Aviation/simulation experience
- 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
About Hermeus · Internships
Join our team developing cutting-edge software for the Quarterhorse supersonic unmanned aircraft. You'll work with C++ and web technologies (TypeScript/JavaScript) to build control systems for both remotely piloted (HOTAS) and autonomous flight modes. This role includes designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces, ranging from hands-on control to point-and-click autonomy management.