Test Engineering Intern Summer

Position: Test Engineering Intern - Spring & Summer 2026
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.

The Test team is responsible for developing infrastructure to perform tests on fuel & hydraulic system components. The test team works with hardware owners to define testing requirements, design & implement test fixtures, and assist in data collection to inform and verify design decisions.

Spring: around 12-16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: around 10 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities:

* Design test fixtures and interfaces.

* Perform analysis to determine target test points, instrumentation, and ensure sufficient test safety margins.

* Organize and run test design reviews with stakeholders in cross-functional teams

* Create manufacturing plans for test components/fixtures and work directly with manufacturing/build teams to monitor build progress and assist in resolving issues.

* Design and release flight-like hardware as necessary for test (including CAD and drawing creation)

Minimum Requirements:

* Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or projects.

* 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).

* Strong interest in 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.

$25 - $33 an hour

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's 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. 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.