Test and Operations Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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.