Propulsion Hardware Design Intern - Rapid Build & Test

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

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a Propulsion Component Engineering Intern to support the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, including valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware. You will contribute to hardware development from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working closely with propulsion and vehicle teams.

Your work will directly support systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware experience from internships, coursework or projects.
• Must be enrolled in a STEM program (3rd/4th year undergrad or graduate).
• Strong interest in propulsion, mechanical systems and hardware development.
• Solid understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, mechanics and materials.
• Able to work within cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.
• GPA 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support development of propulsion components from concept through flight-ready delivery.
• Contribute to designs for high-pressure, high-temperature and transient conditions.
• Assist with engineering trade studies on performance, manufacturability and reliability.
• Support clean-sheet design, analysis and integration of propulsion hardware.
• Enable rapid build-test-iterate cycles and troubleshoot during development.
• Define requirements, interfaces and integration strategies with system owners.
• Assist in system-level sizing, architecture and design trades.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on hardware

Education

STEM program enrolled at accredited college/university

Undergrad 3rd/4th year or Master/PhD candidate

Tools

NX

ANSYS

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a Propulsion Component Engineering Intern to support the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, including valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware. You will contribute to hardware development from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working closely with propulsion and vehicle teams.

Your work will directly support systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight