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Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern - 2027

Hermeus · Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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About Hermeus

Reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build fast and powerful aircraft on relevant timelines, delivering the high-speed systems our nation and its allies need to command the skies and deter global threats. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.

What they're looking for

  • Pursuing a degree or program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science/Health, Health Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Safety Management, or a related field
  • Interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, manufacturing, or test operations
  • Basic knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, or safety/compliance principles
  • Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in hands-on test, manufacturing, laboratory, and industrial environments
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across technical teams
More about this role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support Hermeus’s Test Operations, R&D/Manufacturing, and Compliance teams in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient operations across test, laboratory, manufacturing, and engineering environments.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting workplace safety programs, conducting inspections and risk assessments, maintaining compliance documentation, assisting with training, and tracking incidents and corrective actions. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, operators, and safety professionals to identify hazards, improve processes, and develop practical solutions that support both employee safety and operational effectiveness.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January -...

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