Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
Hermeus· Manufacturing
Atlanta, GA$25/hr - $33/hrInternPosted 1mo ago
About the role
Manufacturing Engineering internship at Hermeus focusing on hardware build, process improvement, and transition from development to production for a fast-paced defense aviation vehicle.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Required:Manufacturing engineeringCADTeam collaborationProblem solvingCommunication
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.

About Hermeus
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
Building the world's fastest aircraft.
aerospacehigh-speed aircrafthypersonic aircrafthigh-Mach aircraft
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