About the role#
As a Loads and Dynamics Engineering Intern, you will support the development of our supersonic aircraft programs. You will work with the aerodynamics and structures teams to develop and refine external loads, create dynamic simulations, and validate analysis through testing and flight. This role also involves evaluating flutter behaviors to support aircraft development.
What you'll do#
- Solve structural static and dynamic problems using hand calculations, finite element analysis, or test data.
- Define external loads from flight maneuvers, gust, takeoff, and landing for use in structural design and analysis.
- Generate vehicle finite element models to assess static and dynamic load cases.
- Characterize aeroelastic effects such as flutter.
- Define random vibration environments from buffet and engine dynamics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a STEM program at an accredited college or university, specifically as an undergraduate in your third or fourth year, or as a Master's or Ph.D. student.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Practical experience gained through internships, studies, or projects.
- A strong understanding of engineering first principles.
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for aviation and the Hermeus mission.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (approximately 12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: This position requires access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
About Hermeus
Hermeus designs and builds high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. The company works with the Department of Defense to develop aviation technology. Founded in 2018, it operates out of Los Angeles with additional locations in Georgia and Florida. The firm employs 374 people and focuses on iterative hardware development.
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