Structures Engineer Intern (Summer/Fall 2026)
About The Position
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. This role sits at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, integration and test for flight vehicles. You'll be embedded with design and production teams, owning everything from hardware design, tooling, testing and flight readiness to process development and vehicle assembly. Summer: May - August Fall: September - December
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 (machining, welding, forming, etc.) and GD&T fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
- Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus's mission.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Nice To Haves
- Designed and released flight hardware.
- Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
- Leadership experience on project teams or in mentorship roles.
- Youâve built something thatâs flown, broken, or both.
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 (DFM) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
