About the role#
As a Test Engineering Intern, you will develop, build, analyze, and operate test assets for supersonic vehicles. You will work on a broad range of vehicle subsystems including hydraulic systems, fuel systems, high-voltage components, and airframe structures.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance of test assets such as facilities, fixtures, and rigs.
- Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, interfaces, and panels.
- Create CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing plans for test components and hardware.
- Perform engineering analysis to determine target test points, instrumentation requirements, and test safety margins.
- Operate and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems, including pumps, motors, valves, and heat exchangers.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university.
- Undergraduate student in your third or fourth year, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through projects, studies, or internships.
- Ability to work on-site.
Location & details#
- Locations: Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, on-site internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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