Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer/Fall 2027
Hermeus· Mechanical
Los Angeles, CA$25/hr - $33/hrInternPosted 1mo ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineering internship in Los Angeles focusing on design and integration of hydraulic, fuel, propulsion systems and supporting structures for supersonic aircraft. 16 weeks in spring, 12 weeks in summer; on-site internship.
Responsibilities
- Structural design supporting vehicle subsystems such as hydraulics, fuel systems, propulsion, and avionics
- Perform structural and thermal analyses using both hand calculations and FEA
- Lead trade studies across mechanical, fluid, and avionics subsystems with an emphasis on mass efficiency, cost, and performance
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure designs are practical, producible, and aligned with program objectives
- Own hardware development from concept through design, fabrication, integration, and test
- Present technical content in internal reviews and represent the team in cross-functional and supplier/customer design reviews
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)
- Pursuing Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal Fluids, Structural or similar Engineering degree
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles
- Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
- Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus' mission
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
Skills
Required:Structural analysisThermal analysisTrade studiesCross-functional collaborationPresentation & communication
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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