Test and Operations Engineering Intern - Summer/Fall 2026 Los Angeles, CA Internships - Intern On-site apply for this job
Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation and our allies maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
At Hermeus, we are constantly iterating and integrating. We test early and often to minimize technical and program risk. We build the test campaigns that support our full range of test programs spanning development, operational, and certification testing.
Summer Internship (10 weeks, May - August)Fall Internship (16 weeks, September - December)
Responsibilities: • Work alongside experienced engineers to support the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests, gaining direct exposure to real-world aerospace challenges. • Assist in monitoring test parameters and interpreting flight data to enhance system performance and safety. • Partner with engineers to improve test processes and develop a deeper understanding of flight dynamics and aircraft systems.
Minimum Requirements:
• Practical experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies, or projects. • 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 Masters or Ph.D. program. • Strong interest in flight testing. Strong understanding of engineering first principles. • Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams. • Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus mission. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • GPA of 3.0 or above. • $25 - $33 per hour
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including but not limited to the positions scope and responsibilities, the candidates professional background, education, and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
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. U.S. 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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