About the role
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:
Responsible for handling communications between aircraft and ground control station. Includes writing software, managing network and interfacing with RF systems.
Minimum Requirements:
Hands-on experience with writing software, managing networks and interfacing with RF systems.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
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
About the company
Hermeus is a cutting-edge aerospace company focused on developing hypersonic aircraft technology. Founded in 2018, Hermeus aims to revolutionize air travel by creating aircraft capable of traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5, drastically reducing travel times between major cities. Their innovative approach to aerospace engineering has garnered significant attention and investment, positioning them as a leader in the race to develop commercial hypersonic flight capabilities. Hermeus is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.