Flight Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

About The Role

As a Flight Software Intern, you will support the design and implementation of mission systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. You will work with the A-GRA (OMS/UCI) framework to help develop interoperable systems and messaging architectures.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of systems using A-GRA (OMS/UCI) for uncrewed high-speed aircraft
• Assist in developing and integrating messaging systems that enable communication between mission subsystems
• Work with messaging standards, protocols, and APIs to support system interoperability
• Collaborate with engineering teams to test, validate, and refine mission system interfaces and integrations

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 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
• Interest in mission systems, autonomy, or aerospace systems integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GPA of 3.0 or above

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

Pay

The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.

Schedule

Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December)

Qualifications

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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.