Flight Test Operations Pilot Intern - Fall 2026

About The Role

As a Flight Test Operations Pilot Intern, you will support the development, integration, and validation of advanced aircraft systems in a hands-on flight test environment. You will work alongside the full flight test team, including engineers, technicians, pilots, and cross-functional stakeholders, to assist with hardware integration, system checkout, flight control validation, development testing, and test readiness activities. This role is ideal for someone interested in flight test, engineering operations, and developmental aircraft. You will assist during test execution, support pilots, document results, and help improve the tools and workflows that make vehicle testing safer, faster, and more repeatable.

Responsibilities

• Support the broader flight test team in planning, executing, and analyzing development and flight test activities
• Aid with flight control validation, system checkout, and test readiness for developmental aircraft
• Support pilots and engineers during test operations, including in-seat test support and real-time coordination
• Maintain oversight of test parameters, document observations, and scribe key results during test execution
• Review and interpret test data to support system performance, safety, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineers to improve test procedures, workflows, and validation processes
• Capture lessons learned and help refine procedures to make testing safer, faster, and more repeatable

Requirements

• 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)
• Currently working toward a pilot license or already holds a Commercial Pilot License
• Practical experience designing, building, testing, or operating vehicles through internships, coursework, labs, or hands-on projects
• Strong interest in flight testing, aircraft systems, and developmental aircraft
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on environments with complex systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus’ mission
• GPA of 3.0 or above

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with test operations, vehicle testing, or aircraft systems
• Strong Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and documentation
• Familiarity with web-based coding or scripting tools
• Experience documenting test activities, procedures, or technical results

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. 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.