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title: "Software Engineering Intern (HIL) - Spring/Summer 2027"
company: "Hermeus"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/hermeus"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/hermeus-software-engineering-intern-hil-spring-summer-2027-7b01c517-500e-432f-86f5-54a244d11383"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/d87ed913-affc-475e-b721-c5b5f11c3c7b"
workplace: onsite
location: "Atlanta, GA"
employment_type: internship
seniority: internship
role: software-engineering
region: united-states
skills: ["cpp", "python"]
salary: "$25–$33 per hour"
date_posted: 2026-09-01T15:30:22.789Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-04T17:42:44.314Z
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# Software Engineering Intern (HIL) - Spring/Summer 2027

**Hermeus** · Atlanta, GA

Salary: $25–$33 per hour

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/d87ed913-affc-475e-b721-c5b5f11c3c7b

## 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 Role:

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.
 

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

##### Responsibilities:

- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches and supporting test infrastructure

- Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for flight software and vehicle systems

- Expand automated test coverage and support regression testing of new software and system updates

- Perform routine test stand upkeep, including hardware configuration, software updates, calibration, documentation, and issue resolution

- Debug signal, hardware, software, and communication issues across integrated systems

- Assist in validating vehicle, avionics, and flight deck control systems through automated and manual testing

- Analyze test results, identify failures or unexpected behavior, and support root cause investigation

- Document test procedures, test results, configurations, and changes to test infrastructure

- Collaborate with Flight Software and cross-functional engineering teams to improve test reliability, coverage, and overall system performance

##### Requirements:

- Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

- Proficiency in Julia or strong experience with scientific computing/programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++

- Experience developing scripts, automated tests, or software tools

- Experience working with hardware integrations and embedded computers such as Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or STM32s

- Familiarity with debugging hardware/software interfaces, communication protocols, or integrated systems

- Strong understanding of engineering first principles

- Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

- Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' 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.

##### 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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