Software Engineer Intern (HMI) - Fall 2025

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

Hermeus is seeking talented students with experience in software engineering to join our Ground & Communications Systems Software Team in Atlanta for the Fall 2025 semester. This is a full-time paid internship that will last around 12-16 weeks (September - December).

Responsibilities:

• Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations 
• Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware 
• Collaborate with engineers to display and control hardware systems 
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student (at least a rising senior) or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
• Pursuing Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related degrees 
• Web Applications Experience(JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.) 
• C/C++ Experience
• Computer Graphics coursework or experience
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• GPA of 3.0 or above

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in aerospace industry (aviation or rocketry clubs, pilot license, DCS Ace, etc.)
• Experience working on 2D or 3D games or simulations 
• User Interface (UI) or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classes 
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience (Cesium, ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapbox, Google/Apple Mapsetc.) 

$22 - $33 an hour

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

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. § 120.62or 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.