Structures/Mechanical Engineering Intern - Fall 2026
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About the role
Hermeus is seeking a hands-on Structures/Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the design, build, and test of flight hardware for next-generation aircraft systems. In this role, you will help design and develop mechanical subassemblies across the vehicle, including control surfaces, fuselage structures, avionics trays, and other flight-critical hardware. This internship is ideal for students who enjoy owning real hardware, working in a fast-paced development environment, and taking designs from concept through fabrication, integration, and test. Fall: Around 16 weeks (August - December) The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
Additional Information
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.
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