Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

About The Role

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

Internship Duration

• Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)
• Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency
• Partner with engineers and technicians to support hardware build, integration, and production activities
• Assist with root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and resolution of manufacturing issues
• Help evaluate designs for manufacturability, testability, and production readiness
• Support development and improvement of tooling, assembly processes, and test procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that reduce build time, improve quality, and eliminate waste
• Assist with troubleshooting non-conforming hardware and documenting findings
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, BOMs, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the transition of hardware from development into production

Requirements

• 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)
• Hands-on experience designing, building, testing, or manufacturing hardware through internships, coursework, research, competition teams, or personal projects
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles and interest in vehicle hardware
• Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, testing, CAD, technical drawings, or GD&T
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission
• GPA of 3.0 or above

Pay

$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