Avionics Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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Contribute to the design and integration of critical flight deck subsystems through hands-on testing and collaboration with engineering teams at a high-speed aircraft manufacturer.
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. As an Avionics Engineering Intern you will focus on the design, physical testing, and integration of mission-critical flight deck subsystems. You will be responsible for creating wire diagrams, setting up hardware in the lab, and performing end-to-end subsystem tests, including electrical, hardware, and software integration. Summer: around 10 weeks (May - August) Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement mission subsystem components, with a focus on flight deck systems
  • Conduct physical testing of subsystems and validate performance against requirements
  • Develop and maintain detailed wire diagrams for subsystem integration
  • Set up and configure hardware in lab environments for testing and validation
  • Perform end-to-end subsystem testing, ensuring full integration of electrical, hardware, and software components
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, electrical, and mechanical engineering) to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues
  • Support flight deck readiness through rigorous lab-based and field testing
  • Document test results, integration procedures, and system configurations
  • Minimum Requirements:
  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Hermeus is developing hypersonic aircraft to connect the world faster than ever before.

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    $25 – $33 per hour
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