Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027
Atlanta, GA, USA
USD 25-33 / hour
Posted on Sep 2, 2026
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.
About The Role:
The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.
Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)
Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August)
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
Requirements:
- 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
The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level.
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.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
25 - 33 USD