Hermeus
defense aviation
SubsystemTestEngineeringIntern-Fall2026
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“Subsystem Test Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 at Hermeus. Skills: Test fixture design, Instrumentation, Data collection. Develop infrastructure to perform tests on fuel & hydraulic system components. Work with hardware owners to define testing requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield; Provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage; Inform and verify design decisions
Industry & Context.
Assist in resolving issues
Access to information and items subject to U. S. export controls, Must be a 'U. S. person' as defined by 22 C. F. R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university, Interest in testing, Understanding of engineering first principles, Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams, Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission, GPA of 3.0 or above, Must be a 'U. S. person' as defined by 22 C. F. R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Nice to Have
Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or projects
What You'll Do.
Develop infrastructure to perform tests on fuel & hydraulic system components
Work with hardware owners to define testing requirements
Design & implement test fixtures
Assist in data collection to inform and verify design decisions
Design test fixtures and interfaces
Perform analysis to determine target test points
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
Work directly with manufacturinguild teams to monitor build progress and assist in resolving issues
Design and release flight-like hardware as necessary for test
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with hardware owners to define testing requirements; Work with stakeholders in cross-functional teams; Work directly with manufacturinguild teams to monitor build progress and assist in resolving issues
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Create manufacturing plans for test components/fixtures, Monitor build progress
Full Job Description
## Description 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. 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. Structures Test - ATL Subsystem Test - LA Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December) ## 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. ## Additional Information U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired w
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