Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2026 at Hermeus

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

33.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Designing, Building, Testing, Engineering Principles, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Aviation Enthusiasm, Communication Skills

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus is seeking talented students to join our Manufacture Engineering team for the Spring 2026 semester. This is a full-time paid internship that will last around 10 weeks (May - August). \n Responsibilities: Work with experienced engineers to participate in the design, build, and test of hardware for our supersonic aircraft. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot challenges 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 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. \n $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. \n 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.

Responsibilities

Interns will work with experienced engineers to design, build, and test hardware for supersonic aircraft. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot challenges.