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Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer / Fall)

Heart Aerospace

Los Angeles, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Engineering, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Data Collection, Data Quality, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Electrical Design, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Finite Element Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reliability Testing, Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX), Structural Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
POSTED
1 day ago

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Your Mission: 

At Heart Aerospace, we’re shaping the future of sustainable aviation with the ES-30 — a regional hybrid-electric airplane designed for a greener world. We’re seeking Mechanical Design & Structures Interns passionate about aircraft design, materials, and engineering fundamentals. Perfect for students pursuing Aerospace, Mechanical, or related degrees.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist in the design and development of aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, empennage, etc)
  • Support CAD modeling using Siemens NX
  • Implement changes to the design based on structural analyses (static, dynamic, fatigue, etc)
  • Learn and support FEA modeling with tools like Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, or ANSYS
  • Assist with structural test planning, data collection, and validation
  • Collaborate with engineers on manufacturing support and design troubleshooting
  • Learn composite design principles
  • Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions

What You’ll Learn:

  • How aircraft primary structures go from concept to production
  • Load analysis, structural testing, and mechanical reliability
  • Building and evaluating FEA models
  • GD&T, DFMEA, and fundamental manufacturing concepts
  • How engineering teams collaborate in fast-paced aerospace environments

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and structural mechanics
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (NX)
  • Curious, motivated, and eager to learn
  • Passionate about aircraft design and sustainable aviation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge of composite materials (carbon, fiberglass) and metallic structures
  • Experience with FEA methods or structural calculations
  • Exposure to manufacturing processes or structural testing
  • Understanding of FAA/EASA aircraft certification basics
Base Pay Range: 
$30/HR—$35/HR USD

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