# Mission Systems Engineering Intern

**Company:** [Hermeus](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-companies/hermeus)
**Location:** Atlanta, GA
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Intern
**Employment type:** Internship
**Salary:** USD 25–33/hr
**Category:** Aerospace Engineering
**Department:** Other
**Listed:** 2026-09-03

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## Job description

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 Team:**  

The Mission Systems Engineering Team develops and integrates the hardware and software that enable Hermeus aircraft to execute missions.

As a Mission Systems Engineering Intern, you will work across avionics, software, communications, and system integration to help build, test, and troubleshoot mission capabilities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of hands-on hardware experience and software development skills.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

### Responsibilities:

-   Support integration and testing of mission hardware, software, sensors, radios, processors, and avionics systems.
-   Develop and test software for command and control, telemetry, and subsystem interfaces.
-   Perform hardware/software bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting in lab, HIL, ground-test, and aircraft environments.
-   Support system interfaces, networking, communication protocols, and integration requirements.
-   Collaborate with software, avionics, autonomy, communications, and flight-test teams.
-   Document test results, technical findings, and system configurations.

### Required Qualifications:

-   Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
-   Hands-on experience with both software development and hardware integration through internships, coursework, research, projects, or competition teams.
-   Programming experience in C++, Python, or a similar language.
-   Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, avionics, sensors, networking, or other hardware-connected systems.
-   Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software interfaces.
-   Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary technical teams.
-   GPA of 3.0 or above

### Preferred Skills and Experience:

-   Familiarity with networking or communication protocols such as TCP/UDP, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, or ARINC.
-   Experience with electrical schematics, wiring, electronics bring-up, or test equipment.
-   Exposure to HIL/SIL, robotics, UAVs, aerospace, defense, Formula SAE, rocketry, or similar hands-on projects.

#LI-Onsite

  

The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.

### **Benefits:**

-   **Time Off:** Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
-   **Office Perks:** Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.

**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](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-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.

## Other open roles at Hermeus

- [Senior/Principal Mission Software Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/senior-principal-mission-software-engineer-19d682c6-1baa-4925-ad26-e1d806487893) — Atlanta, GA
- [Senior Software Simulation Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/senior-software-simulation-engineer-4eaaa884-89bf-42d2-87c9-11d0251c2fd3) — Los Angeles, CA
- [Senior RF Systems Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/senior-rf-systems-engineer-0c917fe8-c62e-494b-b97d-7ce0ca8fdfd7) — Atlanta, GA
- [Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/senior-avionics-electrical-engineer-001be2a5-30e4-4ab2-a525-cf068034f6c5) — Los Angeles, CA
- [RF Systems Enginee](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/rf-systems-enginee-37949ec4-9801-41cf-9cf6-c987fcd1d425) — Atlanta, GA

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