Software Engineering Intern (HIL) - 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>The Software Engineering "Hardware in the Loop" intern will support the setup, integration, maintenance, and testing of real-time simulation environments that connect hardware components with software models. This role will have a strong focus on developing automated tests, maintaining test infrastructure, and ensuring test stands remain reliable and ready to support ongoing flight software development and validation.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <div>Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)</div> <div>Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)</div> </div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3> <li>Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches and supporting test infrastructure</li> <li>Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for flight software and vehicle systems</li> <li>Expand automated test coverage and support regression testing of new software and system updates</li> <li>Perform routine test stand upkeep, including hardware configuration, software updates, calibration, documentation, and issue resolution</li> <li>Debug signal, hardware, software, and communication issues across integrated systems</li> <li>Assist in validating vehicle, avionics, and flight deck control systems through automated and manual testing</li> <li>Analyze test results, identify failures or unexpected behavior, and support root cause investigation</li> <li>Document test procedures, test results, configurations, and changes to test infrastructure</li> <li>Collaborate with Flight Software and cross-functional engineering teams to improve test reliability, coverage, and overall system performance</li> <h3>Requirements:</h3> <li>Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field</li> <li>Proficiency in Julia or strong experience with scientific computing/programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++</li> <li>Experience developing scripts, automated tests, or software tools</li> <li>Experience working with hardware integrations and embedded computers such as Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or STM32s</li> <li>Familiarity with debugging hardware/software interfaces, communication protocols, or integrated systems</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>