Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 at Hermeus · Los…

Summary: Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to create the fastest aircraft. They are seeking talented students for their Manufacturing Engineering team to support initiatives in expanding in-house manufacturing capabilities and contribute to design, building, and testing of flight and ground support hardware. Responsibilities: - Evaluate designs for manufacturability and testing, providing feedback to design team - Design and implement tooling and test solutions where appropriate, to support component build and delivery - Develop new processes and procedures to support flight hardware builds - Manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively and proactively communicating with stakeholders - Provide data-driven solutions to technical issues encountered during build - Actively interface with technician and engineering teams to resolve product non-conformances and keep build on schedule - Develop and refine floor layouts - Support capacity modelling and time studies to identify and prioritize opportunities for process improvement - Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale and widespread production challenges Required Qualifications: - Practical 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 - Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams - Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - GPA of 3.0 or above Required Skills: Vehicle hardware design, Manufacturing process development, Testing of vehicles, Engineering first principles, Cross-functional teamwork Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall