Hermeus
Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control) - Fall 2026
About this role
Hermeus seeks a software engineering intern to develop human-machine interface software for their Quarterhorse supersonic unmanned aircraft. You'll build control systems and user interfaces using C++ and web technologies, supporting both remote piloting and autonomous flight modes for advanced defense aviation technology.
What you'll do
- Develop HMI software using C++ and TypeScript/JavaScript for unmanned aircraft control systems
- Design and implement user interfaces for remotely piloted and autonomous flight operations
- Build control systems for the Quarterhorse supersonic aircraft platform
- Collaborate on iterative hardware-software integration and prototyping
- Support both hands-on pilot control interfaces and point-and-click autonomy management features
What they're looking for
- C++ programming
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- User interface design
- Control systems development
- Software integration
- Autonomous systems knowledge
- Real-time software development
- Problem-solving and iteration
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Hermeus
Hermeus is a defense aviation company building hypersonic and high-speed aircraft systems. The company is hiring engineers across thermal management, welding, tooling, and testing disciplines to support rapid prototyping and manufacturing of advanced aerospace defense capabilities.
- Website
- hermeus.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with C++ and any real-time or embedded systems projects you've worked on. How did you handle performance constraints?
- Tell us about a time you built a user interface. What technologies did you use, and how did you balance complexity with usability?