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.

As a GNC Engineering Intern, you will support the development of guidance, navigation, and control systems for uncrewed high-speed aircraft. This role focuses heavily on controls development, algorithm implementation, and testing.

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December)

Responsibilities:

Support the design, implementation, and testing of guidance and control algorithms for uncrewed high-speed aircraft

Assist in developing and tuning control laws for flight vehicle stability and performance

Implement and validate control algorithms in simulation and test environments

Support analysis of test data and help refine control system performance

Minimum Requirements:

Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Strong background in controls, dynamics, and feedback systems

Experience with control system modeling and simulation

Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar tools used for controls development

Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

GPA of 3.0 or above

GNC Engineering Intern (Controls) - Fall 2026

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