Mechanical Engineering Intern: Fast-Paced Aircraft Systems

Hermeus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days sick leave

Weekly office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking talented students to join its Mechanical Team in Los Angeles for a hands-on internship focused on the design and integration of hydraulic, fuel, propulsion, and avionics systems for cutting-edge supersonic aircraft.

Responsibilities include structural design, hand calculations and FEA, cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain, and ownership of hardware development from concept through test, with weekly lunch and office perks.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program).
• Pursuing Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal Fluids, Structural or similar Engineering degree.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Structural design supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using both hand calculations and FEA
• Lead trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems with an emphasis on mass efficiency, cost, and performance
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure designs are practical, producible, and aligned with program objectives
• Own hardware development from concept through design, fabrication, integration, and test
• Present technical content in internal reviews and represent the team in cross-functional and supplier/customer design reviews

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Thermal Fluids/Structural engineering degree

Job description

Hermeus is seeking talented students to join its Mechanical Team in Los Angeles for a hands-on internship focused on the design and integration of hydraulic, fuel, propulsion, and avionics systems for cutting-edge supersonic aircraft.

Responsibilities include structural design, hand calculations and FEA, cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain, and ownership of hardware development from concept through test, with weekly lunch and office perks.