Test and Operations Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus · Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · intern

Pay range listed by Hermeus: USD 25–33 per hour

Est. total comp~$25–$33/hr

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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.

About The Role: As a Test and Operations Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will support the development, integration, and testing of advanced aircraft systems in a hands-on environment. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to assist with hardware integration, system checkout, development testing, and test readiness activities. This role is ideal for someone interested in engineering operations, test execution, and rapid hardware development. You will help troubleshoot issues, improve procedures, and support the tools and workflows that make vehicle testing safer, faster, and more repeatable.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April) Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

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Crew department: Surface Ops

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Operations planning and scheduling
Field test and integration
Reading drawings and procedures
Safety and hazard analysis
Equipment telemetry and logs

Related coursework: the Surface Ops Track: Site Work, Heavy Equipment and Hauling. We study 5 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Surface Operations Fundamentals. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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I can do Operations planning and scheduling on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Field test and integration on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Reading drawings and procedures on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Safety and hazard analysis on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Equipment telemetry and logs on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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