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Overview

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world. The Structures Engineering Intern role involves working at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration, and testing for flight vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, build, and test of flight and test hardware supporting the Mk 2.3 airframe.
  • Support detailed project planning and execution to help drive hardware delivery on aggressive development timelines.
  • Assist in translating high-level structural design concepts into detailed CAD models, including geometry refinement, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing considerations.
  • Contribute to the transition of structural components and assemblies from prototype builds to repeatable production.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce part count, and improve manufacturability and assembly flow.
  • Support development of build processes, tooling concepts, and integration plans for structural hardware.
  • Assist in developing and executing test plans and procedures for structural and flight hardware validation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support vehicle integration and program milestones.

Requirements

  • Hands-on 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.
  • Comfort with CAD, test equipment, hand tools.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and GD&T fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
  • Must be willing to travel to test sites, other Hermeus offices, and partner locations as needed.
  • Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Internship duration: Spring - Around 16 weeks (January - April), Summer - Around 12 weeks (May - August), Fall - Around 16 weeks (September - December).

Benefits

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