Aviation Manufacturing Engineer Intern — Hands-on Prototyping

Hermeus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Internship based in Atlanta, GA. You will join the Manufacturing Team building hardware from welding to avionics, supporting safe, quality-focused production and rapid prototyping.

Spring term runs ~16 weeks (Jan–Apr) and Summer ~12 weeks (May–Aug). You will work with engineers and technicians on hardware build, tooling, documentation, and process improvements, while developing manufacturing skills and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited STEM program (undergrad 3rd/4th year or grad).
• Hands-on hardware design, build, test or manufacturing experience from internships or projects.
• GPA 3.0 or higher; strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing projects focused on safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Partner with engineers and technicians to support hardware build, integration, and production activities.
• Assist with root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Help evaluate designs for manufacturability, testability, and production readiness.
• Support development and improvement of tooling, assembly processes, and test procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that reduce build time, improve quality, and eliminate waste.
• Assist with troubleshooting non-conforming hardware and documenting findings.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, BOMs, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the transition of hardware from development into production.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

STEM program enrollment

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Internship based in Atlanta, GA. You will join the Manufacturing Team building hardware from welding to avionics, supporting safe, quality-focused production and rapid prototyping.

Spring term runs ~16 weeks (Jan–Apr) and Summer ~12 weeks (May–Aug). You will work with engineers and technicians on hardware build, tooling, documentation, and process improvements, while developing manufacturing skills and