GNC Engineering Intern - Summer/Fall 2026 Atlanta, GA Internships - Internships Intern On-site apply for this job
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation and our allies maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
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 10 weeks May - August Fall Around 16 weeks September - 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 Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 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. • $25 - $33 per hour.
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including but not limited to the positions scope and responsibilities, the candidates professional background, education, and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
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, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. U.S. 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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