Software Engineering Intern (HMI) - Fall 2026

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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

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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.

Software development on the human-machine interaction (HMI) program used by flight crew to control the aircraft and run simulations

Collaborate with flight crew to develop and assess usability of the cockpit software and hardware

Collaborate with engineers to display and control hardware systems

Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation

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

Web Applications Experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, etc.)

C/C++ Experience

Aviation/simulation experience

Computer Graphics coursework or experience

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

Demonstrated knowledge or interest in aerospace industry (aviation or rocketry clubs, pilot license, DCS Ace, etc.)

Experience working on 2D or 3D games or simulations