# Subsystem Test Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027 **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:** 2026-09-01 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/subsystem-test-engineering-intern-spring-summer-2027-643fd7b7-9015-43a1-aa2b-a54f117b403c) ## 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 Role:  As a Test Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will play a pivotal role in developing, building, analyzing and operating test assets for our supersonic vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of vehicle subsystems including hydraulic system, fuel system, mechanisms, high-voltage, mechanisms, airframe structural, and more!  Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April) Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August) ### Responsibilities: - Support the design, development, manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance of test assets, including test facilities, fixtures, rigs, and supporting hardware. - Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, interfaces, panels, and other hardware used in test setups. - Assist in developing test plans, procedures, and protocols for vehicle subsystems and components. - Perform engineering analysis to help determine target test points, instrumentation requirements, and appropriate test safety margins. - Support test design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and technician teams to ensure alignment on test requirements and execution. - Create CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing plans for test components, fixtures, and flight-like hardware as needed. - Work directly with manufacturing and build teams to track hardware progress, troubleshoot issues, and support test readiness. - Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems, including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, and high-voltage components. - Support test execution, data collection, and troubleshooting of test hardware and systems. - Maintain detailed documentation of test configurations, procedures, results, findings, and hardware changes. - Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, hardware, and infrastructure and contribute to the development of new testing methods and capabilities. ### Requirements: - Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or projects. - Must be currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university (undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program). - Strong interest in testing. - Strong understanding of engineering first principles. - Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams. - Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - GPA of 3.0 or above. 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 --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*