Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

About the role

Hermeus is seeking talented students to join our Manufacture Engineering team in Los Angeles to support improvement initiatives to expand in-house manufacturing capabilities and contribute to the design, build, and testing of flight and critical ground support hardware. Fall: Around 16 weeks (August – December).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and testing, providing feedback to design team
• Design and implement tooling and test solutions where appropriate, to support component build and delivery
• Develop new processes and procedures to support flight hardware builds
• Manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively and proactively communicating with stakeholders
• Provide data-driven solutions to technical issues encountered during build
• Actively interface with technician and engineering teams to resolve product non-conformances and keep build on schedule
• Develop and refine floor layouts
• Support capacity modelling and time studies to identify and prioritize opportunities for process improvement
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale and widespread production challenges

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 vehicle hardware
• 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

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