Subsystem Test Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
Hermeus· Internships
Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA$25/hr - $33/hrInternPosted 1mo ago
About the role
Test Engineering Intern at Hermeus to develop, build, analyze, and operate test assets for supersonic vehicles, working across multiple subsystems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance of test assets, including test facilities, fixtures, rigs, and supporting hardware.
- Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, interfaces, panels, and other hardware used in test setups.
- Assist in developing test plans, procedures, and protocols for vehicle subsystems and components.
- Perform engineering analysis to help determine target test points, instrumentation requirements, and appropriate test safety margins.
- Support test design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and technician teams to ensure alignment on test requirements and execution.
- Create CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing plans for test components, fixtures, and flight-like hardware as needed.
- Work directly with manufacturing and build teams to track hardware progress, troubleshoot issues, and support test readiness.
- Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems, including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, and high-voltage components.
- Support test execution, data collection, and troubleshooting of test hardware and systems.
- Maintain detailed documentation of test configurations, procedures, results, findings, and hardware changes.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, hardware, and infrastructure and contribute to the development of new testing methods and capabilities.
Qualifications
- 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.
Skills
Required:Test asset design and developmentCAD modeling and drawingsTest planning and proceduresCross-functional collaborationData collection and analysisDocumentation
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.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Hermeus
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
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