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
