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Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control) - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus · Atlanta, GA · On-site

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About Hermeus

Reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build fast and powerful aircraft on relevant timelines, delivering the high-speed systems our nation and its allies need to command the skies and deter global threats. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • C/C++ Experience
  • Web Applications Experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.)
  • Computer Networking knowledge
  • Aviation/simulation experience
More about this role

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.

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.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

  • Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations
  • Software development on the communications software (RF, Satcom, networking) running on the ground and the vehicle
  • Collaborate with flight crew to develop and...

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