Modeling & Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Spring & Summer 2026
HermeusLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted October 1, 2025
50000 - 66000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
Hermeus is a startup developing hypersonic aircraft capable of Mach 5 speeds, enabling transatlantic travel in just 90 minutes. The company partners with government agencies like the US Air Force and NASA to develop autonomous aircraft that address national security challenges and gather critical data for commercial certification. Hermeus aims to unlock trillions of dollars in economic growth by solving global problems through advanced aviation technology.
Job Description
Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on developing high-speed products for the Department of Defense. As a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineering Intern, you'll work with software and flight software teams to develop simulation code for 6DOF SITL systems using Julia. Your work will involve creating hardware/physics informed software models and validating results with real data.
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++.
- Understanding of 6DOF dynamics and simulation principles, especially in aerospace or robotics contexts.
- 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.
