Software Engineer Intern (HMI) - Fall 2025
Hermeus
Software Engineering
Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted on Jun 28, 2025
Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.
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:
- Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations
- Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware
- Collaborate with engineers to display and control hardware systems
- Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student (at least a rising senior) or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
- Pursuing Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related degrees
- Web Applications Experience(JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.)
- C/C++ Experience
- Computer Graphics coursework or experience
- 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
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge or interest in aerospace industry (aviation or rocketry clubs, pilot license, DCS Ace, etc.)
- Experience working on 2D or 3D games or simulations
- User Interface (UI) or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classes
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience (Cesium, ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapbox, Google/Apple Mapsetc.)
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.