Supply Chain Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off: 5 days sick leave and unpaid

Weekly paid office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Job summary

Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, seeks a Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help scale toward production and qualification. The role focuses on building systems, supplier infrastructure, and repeatable vehicle builds.

The internship spans Spring and Summer sessions, 16 weeks and 12 weeks respectively, offering hands-on experience in purchasing, SOP development, supplier audits, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement.
• GPA 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for direct materials, helping ensure timely delivery of components for vehicle programs.
• Conduct supplier gap analysis and help build and refine our approved supplier list.
• Assist in developing and documenting supply chain SOPs.
• Support development and maintenance of standard parts lists to improve sourcing efficiency and cost control.
• Help create templates and frameworks for supplier audits and quarterly business reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with production goals.
• Contribute to process improvements that prepare the organization for scaled production and qualification.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Flexibility

ERP familiarity

Education

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of Hermeus’ supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. This role will focus on building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable vehicle builds.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for direct materials, helping ensure timely delivery of components for vehicle programs
• Conduct supplier gap analysis and help build and refine our approved supplier list
• Assist in developing and documenting supply chain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support development and maintenance of standard parts lists (Min/Max) to improve sourcing efficiency and cost control
• Help create templates and frameworks for supplier audits and quarterly business reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with production goals
• Contribute to process improvements that prepare the organization for scaled production and qualification

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement
• Strong negotiation skills especially related to cost and payment terms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility
• Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission
• GPA of 3.0 or above

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in or at an Aerospace or Defense manufacturer
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.