Loads & Dynamics Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Hermeus; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off: 5 days sick leave

Weekly office lunches

Job summary

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. As a Loads and Dynamics Engineering Intern you will support the development of our supersonic aircraft programs, collaborating with the aerodynamics and structures teams to refine external loads and dynamic simulations.

This 12-week summer internship involves generating finite element models, assessing flutter, and evaluating aeroelastic

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering first principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Solve structural static and dynamic problems via hand calculations, FEM, or test data.
• Define external loads from flight maneuvers, gusts, takeoff, and landing for design/analysis.
• Create vehicle finite element models to assess static/dynamic load cases.
• Characterize aeroelastic effects such as flutter.
• Define random vibration environments from buffet and engine dynamics.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Strong communication

STEM enrollment

GPA 3.0+

Education

Undergraduate 3rd/4th year or pursuing Master's/PhD

GPA 3.0 or above

Job description

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 Loads and Dynamics Engineering Intern you will support the development of our supersonic aircraft programs. This individual will work closely with the aerodynamics and structures teams to develop and refine external loads, create dynamic simulations, validate analysis through testing and flight, and evaluate flutter behaviors to support aircraft development.

Summer:

around 12 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities:

• Solve structural static and dynamic problems through hand calculations, finite element analysis, or test data
• External loads definition from flight maneuvers, gust, takeoff and landing for use in structural design and analysis
• Generation of vehicle finite element model to assess static and dynamic load cases
• Characterization of aeroelastic effects such as flutter
• Definition of random vibration environments from buffet and engine dynamics

Minimum Requirements:

• Practical experience 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 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

The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. 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

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

• 120.62or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending

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.

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