GNC Engineering Intern - (Summer/Fall 2026)

Hermeus•Atlanta, GA 30302, US• Internship

Posted 1 month 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.

As a GNC Engineering Intern, you will support the development of guidance, navigation, and control systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. This role focuses heavily on controls development, algorithm implementation, and testing.

Summer: Around 10 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - December)

Responsibilities:

Support the design, implementation, and testing of guidance and control algorithms for uncrewed high-speed aircraft

Assist in developing and tuning control laws for flight vehicle stability and performance

Implement and validate control algorithms in simulation and test environments

Support analysis of test data and help refine control system performance

Minimum Requirements:

Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Strong background in controls, dynamics, and feedback systems

Experience with control system modeling and simulation

Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar tools used for controls development

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

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.