Supports aerospace vehicle integration, flight-test planning, system checkout, telemetry monitoring, troubleshooting, test-data analysis, and development of test hardware, tooling, wiring, instrumentation, and automation scripts. Collaborates with engineers, technicians, and pilots to prepare and execute safe, repeatable vehicle tests. The internship provides hands-on exposure to rapid hardware development and flight-test operations.
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:
As a Test and Operations Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will support the development, integration, and testing of advanced aircraft systems in a hands-on environment. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to assist with hardware integration, system checkout, development testing, and test readiness activities.
This role is ideal for someone interested in engineering operations, test execution, and rapid hardware development. You will help troubleshoot issues, improve procedures, and support the tools and workflows that make vehicle testing safer, faster, and more repeatable.
Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)
Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside experienced engineers to support the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests, gaining direct exposure to real-world aerospace challenges.
- Develop test plans, procedures, checklists, and flight test cards.
- Monitor telemetry during testing and assist with real-time troubleshooting and decision-making.
- Review test data, identify issues, and help develop engineering conclusions and next steps.
- Design, build, and troubleshoot test hardware, tooling, GSE, wiring, and instrumentation.
- Support integration across mechanical, electrical, fluid, software, and vehicle systems.
- Develop scripts and automation tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and pilots to prepare systems for testing.
- Travel as needed to support vehicle integration and test operations.
Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university (undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program).
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or projects.
- Experience with engineering tools such as CAD, C++, Python, or similar technical software.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and interest in test and operational environments.
- Strong interest in flight testing.
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
- Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.
- Time Off: Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
- Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.
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. US 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.
#LI-JC3
Hermeus Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Similar Jobs
Fintech • News + Entertainment • Software • Database • Financial Services
Partners with legal clients in leveraged finance and restructuring to map complex workflows involving credit agreements, debt structures, and covenants. Uses AI and LLM tools to prototype automated solutions for credit analysis and document research. Acts as a client-facing domain expert, codifies workflow knowledge, and translates client feedback into product enhancements in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
Top Skills:
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)Large Language Models (Llms)Prompt OptimizationWorkflow Automation
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Provides expert underwriting guidance and referral approval for large construction casualty programs, including workers’ compensation, general liability, auto, excess, OCIP, and CCIP. Evaluates coverage, exposure, pricing, portfolio performance, and financial decisions; advises underwriting leaders and field teams; improves technical frameworks and underwriter development; and maintains relationships with brokers, customers, and reinsurance partners.
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Design and build scalable frontend and backend features for route planning, routing, navigation, and route execution products. Partner with product, design, and engineering leadership to improve planner efficiency, leverage AI appropriately, and promote technical excellence. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to team growth, engage with customers, and help scale products across industries and customer verticals.
Top Skills:
AIAPIsIot
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
