Software Engineering Intern (HMI) - Fall 2026

<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>Join our team developing cutting-edge software for the Quarterhorse supersonic unmanned aircraft. You'll work with C++ and web technologies (TypeScript/JavaScript) to build control systems for both remotely piloted (HOTAS) and autonomous flight modes. This role includes designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces, ranging from hands-on control to point-and-click autonomy management.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3> <li>Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with engineers to display and control hardware systems&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation&nbsp;</li> <h3>Minimum Requirements:</h3> <li>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)</li> <li>Pursuing Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related degrees&nbsp;</li> <li>Web Applications Experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.)&nbsp;</li> <li>C/C++ Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Aviation/simulation experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Computer Graphics coursework or experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong understanding of engineering first principles</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams</li> <li>Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>GPA of 3.0 or above</li> <h3>Preferred Skills and Experience: </h3> <li>Demonstrated knowledge or interest in aerospace industry (aviation or rocketry clubs, pilot license, DCS Ace, etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working on 2D or 3D games or simulations&nbsp;</li> <li>Cesium experience</li> <li>User Interface (UI) or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classes&nbsp;</li> <li>GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience (Cesium, ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapbox, Google/Apple Mapsetc.)&nbsp;</li>