Structures Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Hermeus Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days sick leave

Unpaid time off

Weekly paid office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Job summary

Hermeus Corporation, based in Los Angeles, invites students to join a 16-week Fall internship focused on design, build, and test of flight hardware for the Mk 2.3 airframe. You’ll work with design and production teams, translating concepts into CAD models, refining geometry, and contributing to manufacturing and tooling plans.

You will gain hands-on experience in hardware development, assembly, and flight-readiness, collaborating across design, manufacturing, and test groups while traveling to

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles via internships, studies or projects.
• Must be enrolled in a STEM program (undergrad 3rd/4th year or grad program).
• Strong interest in vehicle hardware and understanding of engineering principles.
• Comfort with CAD, test equipment, and hand tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and GD&T fundamentals.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel to test sites and other offices/partners.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, build, and test of flight hardware for Mk 2.3 airframe.
• Support project planning and hardware delivery on development timelines.
• Translate concepts into CAD models with DFM considerations.
• Assist in transitioning prototypes to production-ready components.
• Help simplify designs to reduce part count and improve assembly flow.
• Develop build processes, tooling concepts, and integration plans for structural hardware.
• Support test plans and procedures for structural and flight validation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams for vehicle integration.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

STEM student

Vehicle hardware

Engineering fundamentals

CAD and test equipment

GD&T fundamentals

Cross-functional teamwork

Willingness to travel

Aviation enthusiasm

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing STEM degree

GPA 3.0+

Tools

NX

Siemens Teamcenter

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:

This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly.

Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, build, and test of flight and test hardware supporting the Mk 2.3 airframe
• Support detailed project planning and execution to help drive hardware delivery on aggressive development timelines
• Assist in translating high-level structural design concepts into detailed CAD models, including geometry refinement, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations
• Contribute to the transition of structural components and assemblies from prototype builds to repeatable production
• Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce part count, and improve manufacturability and assembly flow
• Support development of build processes, tooling concepts, and integration plans for structural hardware
• Assist in developing and executing test plans and procedures for structural and flight hardware validation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support vehicle integration and program milestones

Requirements

• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles 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 interest in vehicle hardware.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Designed and releasedflight hardware.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
• Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles.
• You’ve built something that’s flown, broken, or both.

$25 - $33 an hour

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

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or 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.