Mechanical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 Los Angeles, CA

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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. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation and our allies maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

Hermeus is seeking talented students with experience in mechanical engineering to join our Fluids Team in Los Angeles. The Fluids Team is responsible for the design and integration of hydraulic systems, fuel systems, and their supporting structural components for cutting-edge hypersonic aircraft.

Fall Around 16 weeks (September - December)

Responsibilities

• Structural design supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using both hand calculations and FEA.
• Lead trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems with an emphasis on mass efficiency, cost, and performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure designs are practical, producible, and aligned with program objectives.
• Own hardware development from concept through design, fabrication, integration, and test.
• Present technical content in internal reviews and represent the team in cross-functional and supplier/customer design reviews.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. program).
• Pursuing Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Fluids, Structural, or similar Engineering degree.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

$22 - $33 an hour

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account including but not limited to the positions scope and responsibilities, the candidates professional background, education, and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations when presenting a job offer.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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