Software Engineering Intern (HIL) - Spring/Summer 2027

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 Role:

The Software Engineering "Hardware in the Loop" intern will support the setup, integration, maintenance, and testing of real-time simulation environments that connect hardware components with software models. This role will have a strong focus on developing automated tests, maintaining test infrastructure, and ensuring test stands remain reliable and ready to support ongoing flight software development and validation.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches and supporting test infrastructure

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for flight software and vehicle systems

• Expand automated test coverage and support regression testing of new software and system updates

• Perform routine test stand upkeep, including hardware configuration, software updates, calibration, documentation, and issue resolution

• Debug signal, hardware, software, and communication issues across integrated systems

• Assist in validating vehicle, avionics, and flight deck control systems through automated and manual testing

• Analyze test results, identify failures or unexpected behavior, and support root cause investigation

• Document test procedures, test results, configurations, and changes to test infrastructure

• Collaborate with Flight Software and cross-functional engineering teams to improve test reliability, coverage, and overall system performance

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• Proficiency in Julia or strong experience with scientific computing/programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++

• Experience developing scripts, automated tests, or software tools

• Experience working with hardware integrations and embedded computers such as Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or STM32s

• Familiarity with debugging hardware/software interfaces, communication protocols, or integrated systems

• 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