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Hermeus · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $33/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

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. They are seeking talented students to join their Manufacturing Engineering team in Los Angeles to support improvement initiatives and contribute to the design, build, and testing of critical hardware.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Designing vehiclesBuilding vehiclesTesting vehiclesEngineering first principlesCross-functional teamworkInterest in aviationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

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