Propulsion Component Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

Propulsion Component Engineering Intern - Spring 2027 at Hermeus — Los Angeles, CA, US

  • Company: Hermeus
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Employment type: Internship
  • Salary: $25–$33 an hour
  • Posted: 2026-08-31

About this role

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:
As a Propulsion Component Engineering Intern, you will support the development of flight-critical mechanical and fluid system components, including valves, actuators, and integrated propulsion hardware. You will contribute to hardware development from clean-sheet design through build, test, qualification, and production, working closely with propulsion and vehicle teams. Your work will directly support systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and dynamic flight environments.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April)

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