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GNC & Flight Software Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
Atlanta, GA
Source: Hermeus careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $25 — $33 USD per hour
Employer job description
From Hermeus's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
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
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.
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