Test and Operations Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

• Work alongside experienced engineers to support the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests, gaining direct exposure to real-world aerospace challenges.
• Develop test plans, procedures, checklists, and flight test cards.
• Monitor telemetry during testing and assist with real-time troubleshooting and decision-making.
• Review test data, identify issues, and help develop engineering conclusions and next steps.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot test hardware, tooling, GSE, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Support integration across mechanical, electrical, fluid, software, and vehicle systems.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and pilots to prepare systems for testing.
• Travel as needed to support vehicle integration and test operations.

• 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).
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or projects.
• Experience with engineering tools such as CAD, C++, Python, or similar technical software.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and interest in test and operational environments.
• Strong interest in flight 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.

• 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.

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.