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title: "Mission Systems Engineering Intern"
company: "Hermeus"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/hermeus"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/hermeus-mission-systems-engineering-intern-d2f33045-5e96-4a00-ac0e-46a87d8d591a"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/9229aa88-f54d-4ecd-85ee-b31f53b4207d"
workplace: onsite
location: "Atlanta, GA"
employment_type: internship
seniority: internship
role: devops-infrastructure
region: united-states
skills: ["cpp", "python"]
salary: "$25–$33 per hour"
date_posted: 2026-09-03T16:35:01.429Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-04T17:42:44.314Z
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# Mission Systems Engineering Intern

**Hermeus** · Atlanta, GA

Salary: $25–$33 per hour

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/9229aa88-f54d-4ecd-85ee-b31f53b4207d

## 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.

## About the 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.

##### About the Team:

The Mission Systems Engineering Team develops and integrates the hardware and software that enable Hermeus aircraft to execute missions.

As a Mission Systems Engineering Intern, you will work across avionics, software, communications, and system integration to help build, test, and troubleshoot mission capabilities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of hands-on hardware experience and software development skills.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)
Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

##### Responsibilities:

- Support integration and testing of mission hardware, software, sensors, radios, processors, and avionics systems.

- Develop and test software for command and control, telemetry, and subsystem interfaces.

- Perform hardware/software bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting in lab, HIL, ground-test, and aircraft environments.

- Support system interfaces, networking, communication protocols, and integration requirements.

- Collaborate with software, avionics, autonomy, communications, and flight-test teams.

- Document test results, technical findings, and system configurations.

##### Required Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- Hands-on experience with both software development and hardware integration through internships, coursework, research, projects, or competition teams.

- Programming experience in C++, Python, or a similar language.

- Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, avionics, sensors, networking, or other hardware-connected systems.

- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware and software interfaces.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary technical teams.

- GPA of 3.0 or above

##### Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Familiarity with networking or communication protocols such as TCP/UDP, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, or ARINC.

- Experience with electrical schematics, wiring, electronics bring-up, or test equipment.

- Exposure to HIL/SIL, robotics, UAVs, aerospace, defense, Formula SAE, rocketry, or similar hands-on projects.
#LI-Onsite

The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.

##### Benefits:

- 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.

 
**U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS** 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by [22 C.F.R. § 120.62](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62) or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 
 
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY**
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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