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Structures/Mechanical Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus· Internships
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Atlanta, GA$25/hr - $33/hrInternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Hands-on Structures/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support design, build, and test of flight hardware for next-generation aircraft systems. Involves CAD modeling, hardware release, testing, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of flight hardware and mechanical subassemblies for aircraft systems.
  • Assist with CAD modeling, drawing creation, hardware release, and design updates.
  • Perform basic hand calculations and engineering analysis to support design decisions.
  • Help build, integrate, troubleshoot, and test prototype and flight hardware.
  • Collaborate with structures, mechanical, manufacturing, avionics, and test teams to support vehicle development.
  • Contribute to design reviews, test planning, and documentation of lessons learned.
  • Support rapid iteration by identifying design improvements, simplifying hardware, and incorporating feedback from build and test activities.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program
  • Strong engineering fundamentals, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware through internships, research, labs, personal projects, or student teams such as FSAE, rocketry, robotics, or similar.
  • Familiarity with CAD tools
  • Comfortable working with physical hardware, hand tools, test equipment, and fast-paced build environments.
  • Interest in aircraft structures, mechanical systems, flight hardware, and rapid hardware development.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams.
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
  • Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.

Skills

Required:CAD modelingEngineering analysisHardware integration and testingCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Time Off: Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
  • Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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