Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control) - Spring/Summer 2027 at Hermeus

Seniority: Intern

Hermeus is a defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid iterative prototyping. The Software Engineering Intern will develop C++ and web-based software for human-machine interaction, communications, and control systems supporting remotely piloted and autonomous flight modes. The role also involves collaborating with flight crew and engineers across the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations
• Software development on the communications software (RF, Satcom, networking) running on the ground and the vehicle
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• C/C++ Experience
• Web Applications Experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.)
• Computer Networking knowledge
• Aviation/simulation 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (especially Unreal, Unity, Cesium)
• Networking protocol knowledge (TCP/UDP), IP routing, Etc
• User Interface (UI) or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classes

Skills

• 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 (especially Unreal, Unity, Cesium)
• Networking protocol knowledge (TCP/UDP), IP routing, Etc
• User Interface (UI) or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classes

Tech stack

C/C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, Computer Networking, Aviation and Flight Simulation, TCP/IP Networking Protocols, IP Routing, User Interface Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Written and Verbal Communication

Benefits

• Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
• Weekly paid office lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms