Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Heart Aerospace • Torrance, CA

1d • $40 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees