About the role#
We are looking for students to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Los Angeles. You will support initiatives to expand our in-house manufacturing capabilities and contribute to the design, build, and testing of flight and ground support hardware.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate designs for manufacturability and provide feedback to the design team.
- Design and implement tooling and test solutions to support component delivery.
- Develop new processes and procedures for flight hardware builds.
- Manage projects to meet timelines while communicating with stakeholders.
- Provide data-driven solutions to technical issues during the build process.
- Interface with technicians and engineers to resolve product non-conformances.
- Develop and refine floor layouts.
- Support capacity modeling and time studies to prioritize process improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to solve production challenges.
What you'll need#
- Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies, or projects.
- Current enrollment in a STEM program at an accredited college or university.
- Status as an undergraduate student in your third or fourth year, or enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program.
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles and an interest in vehicle hardware.
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Terms: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: $25-33 per hour, determined by degree level.
- Benefits: 5 days of sick leave, unpaid time off, weekly paid office lunches, and stocked breakrooms.
- Compliance: This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
About Hermeus
Hermeus designs and builds high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. The company works with the Department of Defense to develop aviation technology. Founded in 2018, it operates out of Los Angeles with additional locations in Georgia and Florida. The firm employs 374 people and focuses on iterative hardware development.
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