Avionics Engineering Intern - (Summer/Fall 2026)

Hermeus•Atlanta, GA 30302, US• Internship

Posted 5 months ago• Avionics

Compensation

$25.00–$33.00/hour

Job Description

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.

Mission Systems:

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.

Avionics Electrical Engineer:

As an Avionics Electrical Engineering Intern you will help shape the future of commercial supersonic and hypersonic flight. Our team is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of GNC systems, electrical hardware, control software, power distribution, and RF communications.

Summer: around 10 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - December)

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.