Structures Engineer Intern Summer/Fall 2026 Los Angeles, CA Engineering - Structures Intern On-site
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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.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration, and test for flight vehicles. Youll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing, and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly.
Summer (May - August) Fall (September - December)
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, build, and test of flight and test hardware supporting the Mk 2.3 airframe. Support detailed project planning and execution to help drive hardware delivery on aggressive development timelines. Assist in translating high-level structural design concepts into detailed CAD models, including geometry refinement, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations. Contribute to the transition of structural components and assemblies from prototype builds to repeatable production. Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce part count, and improve manufacturability and assembly flow. Support development of build processes, tooling concepts, and integration plans for structural hardware. Assist in developing and executing test plans and procedures for structural and flight hardware validation. Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support vehicle integration and program milestones.
Basic Qualifications
Hands-on 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 Masters or Ph.D. program. Strong interest in vehicle hardware. Strong understanding of engineering first principles. Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools. Familiarity with manufacturing processes, machining, welding, forming, etc., and GD&T fundamentals. 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.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Designed and released flight hardware. Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX. Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles. Youve built something thats flown, broken, or both.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed. Hourly rates are based on class standing (Undergrad, Grad Student, Masters Degree, etc.). 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. U.S. 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, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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