Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

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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.

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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.

About the Role

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The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)

Support manufacturing and process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency

Partner with engineers and technicians to support hardware build, integration, and production activities

Assist with root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and resolution of manufacturing issues

Help evaluate designs for manufacturability, testability, and production readiness

Support development and improvement of tooling, assembly processes, and test procedures

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that reduce build time, improve quality, and eliminate waste

Assist with troubleshooting non-conforming hardware and documenting findings

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, BOMs, and standard operating procedures

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the transition of hardware from development into production

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).

Hands-on experience designing, building, testing, or manufacturing hardware through internships, coursework, research, competition teams, or personal projects

Strong understanding of engineering first principles and interest in vehicle hardware

Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, testing, CAD, technical drawings, or GD&T

Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus’s mission

GPA of 3.0 or above

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