Flight Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

About this role

Join Hermeus as a Flight Software Engineering Intern to contribute to mission systems development for high-speed uncrewed aircraft. You'll work with advanced frameworks to design interoperable systems and messaging architectures supporting defense aviation innovation.

What you'll do

• Support design and implementation of mission systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft
• Work with A-GRA (OMS/UCI) framework for system development
• Develop interoperable systems and messaging architectures
• Participate in rapid iterative prototyping processes
• Collaborate with defense aviation engineering team

What they're looking for

• Flight software development
• Systems design and architecture
• A-GRA/OMS/UCI framework experience or ability to learn
• Messaging systems and protocols
• Uncrewed aircraft systems knowledge
• C++ or Python programming
• Problem-solving and adaptability

Benefits

• 16-week fall internship (August - December)
• Work on cutting-edge defense aviation technology
• Experience with rapid prototyping methodologies
• Collaboration with venture-backed aerospace company
• Exposure to Department of War defense contracts