# Mission Systems Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027 at Hermeus

- Company: [Hermeus](https://hermeus.com)
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/9229aa88-f54d-4ecd-85ee-b31f53b4207d
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/mission-systems-engineering-intern-4ab1e297

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Test and integrate mission-critical hardware, software, sensors, radios, and flight systems.
- Write and validate software for mission control, data collection, and component communication.
- Debug and troubleshoot across laboratory, simulation, ground, and flight test environments.
- Partner with teams across software, flight controls, autonomous systems, and test operations.

What they're looking for:

- Enrolled in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar program.
- Practical background combining code development and hardware assembly via internships, classes, or hands-on projects.
- Coding ability in C++, Python, or equivalent; knowledge of TCP/UDP and Ethernet networking.
- Prior work with microcontrollers, circuits, flight systems, instruments, or connected hardware.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Pay and perks:

- Hourly compensation varies by academic level.
- Five days paid sick leave plus unpaid time off.
- Complimentary lunches weekly and stocked kitchen facilities.

## Posting

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 Team

The Mission Systems Engineering Team develops and integrates the hardware and software that enable Hermeus aircraft to execute missions. As a Mission Systems Engineering Intern, you will work across avionics, software, communications, and system integration to help build, test, and troubleshoot mission capabilities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of hands-on hardware experience and software development skills.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

### Responsibilities

- Support integration and testing of mission hardware, software, sensors, radios, processors, and avionics systems.
- Develop and test software for command and control, telemetry, and subsystem interfaces.
- Perform hardware/software bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting in lab, HIL, ground-test, and aircraft environments.
- Support system interfaces, networking, communication protocols, and integration requirements.
- Collaborate with software, avionics, autonomy, communications, and flight-test teams.
- Document test results, technical findings, and system configurations.

### Required Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with both software development and hardware integration through internships, coursework, research, projects, or competition teams.
- Familiarity with networking TCP/UDP, Ethernet Programming experience in C++, Python, or a similar language.
- Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, avionics, sensors, networking, or other hardware-connected systems.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary technical teams.
- GPA of 3.0 or above

### Preferred Skills and Experience

- Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, RS-422, or ARINC.
- Experience with electrical schematics, wiring, electronics bring-up, or test equipment.
- Exposure to HIL/SIL, robotics, UAVs, aerospace, defense, Formula SAE, rocketry, or similar hands-on projects.

### 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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