Structures Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer/Fall 2027

All Aviation Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days sick leave

Weekly paid office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking interns to work at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You’ll be embedded with design and production teams, owning hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness.

This internship runs across spring, summer and fall sessions with 16, 12, and 16 week timelines, offering hands-on exposure to CAD, GD&T and assembly processes, with travel to test sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles during internships, studies or projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, build, and test of flight and test hardware supporting the Mk 2.3 airframe.

Skills

Hands-on hardware design

CAD experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering fundamentals

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Undergrad STEM student (3rd/4th year) or graduate student

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Siemens NX

Hand tools

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.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - 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 released flight 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

• 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.