GNC & Flight Software Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

<div>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.</div><div><br></div><div> <h3>About The Role:&nbsp;</h3> </div> <div> <p>As a GNC &amp; Flight Software Engineering Intern, you will support the development, implementation, and testing of flight software and guidance, navigation, and control systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. This role is a fit for candidates with either a strong software background and exposure to GNC/controls, or a strong GNC/controls background with hands-on software experience.</p> </div> <div> <div>Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)</div> <div>Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)</div> </div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3> <li>Support the development and implementation of flight software and guidance and control algorithms</li> <li>Implement, integrate, and test control algorithms in simulation, embedded, and hardware-integrated environments</li> <li>Assist with control law development, tuning, and validation for vehicle stability and performance</li> <li>Develop software interfaces, messaging, and integrations between flight and mission subsystems</li> <li>Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behavior, and support improvements to software and control performance</li> <li>Collaborate across software, GNC, avionics, and vehicle engineering teams to validate integrated systems</li> <h3>Requirements:</h3> <li>Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field</li> <li>Background in either software development with exposure to GNC/controls, or GNC/controls with experience implementing software</li> <li>Experience with C++, C, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar programming and engineering tools</li> <li>Familiarity with controls, dynamics, simulation, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration</li> <li>Hands-on experience through internships, coursework, research, or technical projects</li> <li>Strong understanding of engineering first principles</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>GPA of 3.0 or above</li>