Startups

Structures Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer/Fall 2027

Hermeus · Los Angeles, CA · On-site

← All jobs
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

This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly.

What they're looking for

  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies or 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 vehicle hardware
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals
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.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Fall: Around 16 weeks (September - December)

  • Contribute to the design, build, and test of flight and test hardware supporting the Mk 2.3 airframe
  • Support detailed project planning and execution to help drive hardware delivery on aggressive development timelines
  • Assist in translating high-level structural design concepts into detailed CAD models, including geometry refinement, material...

Read the full posting on Hermeus's site ↗

Internships

Build your edge while you search

Free tools for founders and investors, plus VC Unfiltered, our take on startups, venture and the people who build them.