Flight Software Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

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 Defense to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. 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. Fall internship runs around 16 weeks (August - December). 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. Minimum 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. Interest in mission systems, autonomy, or aerospace systems integration. GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Section 120.62 (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees and refugees). Pay: $25 - $33 per hour.