Structures Engineering Intern: Flight Hardware Prototyping

Hermeus

Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 45,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

5 days sick leave
Weekly paid office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company advancing rapid prototyping to build the fastest aircraft. This internship sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles.

You'll work with design and production teams, owning hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to support production milestones. The role includes building and testing flight hardware for the Mk 2.3 airframe, developing build processes and contributing

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university.
  • GPA 3.0 or above.
  • Strong interest in vehicle hardware and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, build, and test of flight and test hardware for Mk 2.3 airframe.
  • Support project planning and hardware delivery on tight development timelines.
  • Translate high-level designs into detailed CAD models with DFM considerations.
  • Aid in transitioning prototypes to repeatable production.
  • Help simplify designs to reduce parts and improve assembly flow.
  • Develop build processes, tooling concepts, and integration plans for structural hardware.
  • Assist in developing and executing test plans for structural and flight hardware validation.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to hit program milestones.

Skills

CAD
Test equipment usage
Hand tools
Cross-functional teamwork
Strong engineering fundamentals
Willingness to travel
Excellent communication

Education

Pursuing STEM degree (undergrad 3rd/4th year or grad)
GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter
Siemens NX

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company advancing rapid prototyping to build the fastest aircraft. This internship sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles.

You'll work with design and production teams, owning hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to support production milestones. The role includes building and testing flight hardware for the Mk 2.3 airframe, developing build processes and contributing

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