Build Reliability Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Build Reliability Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will support the development, improvement, and standardization of manufacturing processes used to build our next-generation aircraft. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to identify manufacturing challenges, investigate root causes, and implement improvements across structural fabrication and assembly processes. This internship is available for approximately 16 weeks (January - April) or 12 weeks (May - August).

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related technical field (undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program).
Hands-on experience building, fabricating, assembling, or testing hardware through internships, coursework, clubs, competition teams, or personal projects.
Comfortable working directly on the factory floor and learning manufacturing processes hands-on.
Strong interest in manufacturing, welding, materials, structures, or process improvement.
Ability to approach problems using engineering first principles and root-cause analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly document technical processes.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus’s mission.
GPA of 3.0 or above.
Must be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Responsibilities

Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for aircraft structures and hardware.
Work hands-on with sheet metal, welded assemblies, tooling, and other manufacturing equipment on the factory floor.
Investigate manufacturing defects, nonconformances, and process inefficiencies to identify root causes.
Develop and implement corrective actions to improve quality, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Help establish standardized processes and best practices for welding, fabrication, preparation, and assembly.
Create and improve work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards.
Partner with engineers and technicians to capture lessons learned and incorporate them into future builds.
Support continuous improvement projects across structural manufacturing and aircraft assembly.