Operations and Test Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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

Job summary

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer is seeking an intern for a summer or fall program to assist with flight testing. The role offers hands-on experience working with engineers to improve flight testing processes and analyzing flight data. Candidates must be enrolled in a STEM program and possess a strong interest in aviation and flight testing, alongside excellent communication skills. The pay ranges from $25 to $33 an hour.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience in designing, building, and testing vehicles.
• Strong interest in aviation and flight testing.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support flight test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Monitor test parameters and interpret flight data.
• Improve test processes in collaboration with engineers.

Skills

Flight testing

Team collaboration

Engineering principles

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a STEM program

Job description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

At Hermeus, we are constantly iterating and integrating. We test early and often to minimize technical and program risk. We build the test campaigns that support our full range of test programs spanning development, operational and certification testing.

Summer: around10 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - December)

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside experienced engineers to support the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests, gaining direct exposure to real-world aerospace challenges.
• Assist in monitoring test parameters, and interpreting flight data to enhance system performance and safety.
• Partner with engineers to improve test processes, and develop a deeper understanding of flight dynamics and aircraft systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Practical 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 flight testing.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

$25 - $33 an hour

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

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.