# Propulsion Component Engineering Intern - Spring 2027 at Hermeus

- Company: Hermeus
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.hermeus.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $25 to $33/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/hermeus/2cbb75f7-a040-47b2-a442-d9cc1faedb11
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hermeus-propulsion-component-engineering-intern-spring-2027/

## About the role

As a Propulsion Component Engineering Intern, you will support the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, including valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware. You will contribute to hardware development from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working closely with propulsion and vehicle teams. Your work will directly support systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight environments.

## What they're looking for

- Practical experience designing, building, and testing hardware or vehicles through internships, coursework, research, or hands-on projects
- Must be currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university (undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
- Strong interest in propulsion systems, mechanical systems, and hardware development
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles, including fluids, thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials
- Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
- Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission

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