Mechanical Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world. We are seeking talented students with experience in mechanical engineering to join our Mechanical Team in Los Angeles. This team is responsible for the design and integration of hydraulic systems, fuel systems, propulsion, avionics, and their supporting structural components for cutting-edge supersonic aircraft. The internship is available for approximately 16 weeks from January to April (Spring) or 12 weeks from May to August (Summer).

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master's 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
Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

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