Manufacturing Engineering Intern - (Summer/Fall… at Hermeus · Los…

Summary: Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. They are seeking talented students to join their Manufacturing Engineering team in Los Angeles to support improvement initiatives and contribute to the design, build, and testing of flight and critical 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, Engineering first principles Important Skills: Cross-functional teamwork, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Enthusiasm for aviation Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer