GNC & Flight Software Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid iterative prototyping. The GNC & Flight Software Engineering Intern will support the development, implementation, integration, and testing of flight software and guidance, navigation, and control systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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 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](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-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

Benefits:

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