Hermeus

Hermeus

Software Engineering Intern (Modeling & Simulation) - Fall 2026

Los Angeles, CA · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 95 days ago
PythonMATLABCode ReviewRoboticsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommunicationHMI

About the role

  • You'll Interface with the Flight Software, HMI, and Flight Sciences teams to meet stakeholder needs and ensure accurate results.
  • Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December)

Responsibilities

  • Develop performant simulation code for 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) systems using Julia.
  • Develop user driven features and focus on scalability of our Monte Carlo simulation
  • Design and implement physics-informed models that accurately represent hardware behavior and system dynamics.
  • Validate simulation accuracy by comparing model outputs with real-world flight data and refining models accordingly.
  • Optimize simulation performance to ensure real-time execution and scalability across different test environments.
  • Participate in code reviews and testing cycles to maintain high software quality and reliability.
  • Document modeling assumptions, validation results, and integration workflows for internal knowledge sharing and future development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Flight Software, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and Flight Sciences to align simulation outputs with stakeholder requirements.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in Julia or strong experience with scientific computing languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
  • Familiarity with modeling physical systems, including hardware-in-the-loop or physics-informed simulation techniques.
  • Experience with data validation and analysis, including comparing simulation outputs to real-world data.
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
  • Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.

Compensation

  • Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.

Benefits

  • 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.

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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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