Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer/Fall 2027

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:  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.   Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April) Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August) Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - 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 modeling 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.