# Build Reliability Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2027 **Company:** [Hermeus](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-companies/hermeus) **Location:** Atlanta, GA **Work mode:** On-site **Seniority:** Intern **Employment type:** Internship **Salary:** USD 25–33/hr **Category:** Manufacturing **Department:** Other **Listed:** 2026-09-22 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/build-reliability-engineering-intern-spring-summer-2027-ee3a4109-b6e7-4ed5-8981-a483b3936e5a) ## What you'll do - Support development and improvement of aircraft manufacturing processes - Work hands-on with sheet metal, welded assemblies, tooling on factory floor - Investigate defects and nonconformances to identify root causes - Develop corrective actions to improve quality and manufacturing efficiency - Create and improve work instructions and process documentation ## What you need - Pursuing bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering - Hands-on hardware building, fabrication, or testing experience - Comfortable working on factory floor with manufacturing equipment - Strong interest in welding, materials, structures, process improvement - GPA 3.0 or above ## Job description 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 Build Reliability Engineering Intern at Hermeus, you will support the development, improvement, and standardization of manufacturing processes used to build our next-generation aircraft. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to identify manufacturing challenges, investigate root causes, and implement improvements across structural fabrication and assembly processes. Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April) Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August) ### Responsibilities: - Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for aircraft structures and hardware. - Work hands-on with sheet metal, welded assemblies, tooling, and other manufacturing equipment on the factory floor. - Investigate manufacturing defects, nonconformances, and process inefficiencies to identify root causes. - Develop and implement corrective actions to improve quality, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency. - Help establish standardized processes and best practices for welding, fabrication, repair, preparation, and assembly. - Create and improve work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards. - Partner with engineers and technicians to capture lessons learned and incorporate them into future builds. - Support continuous improvement projects across structural manufacturing and aircraft assembly. ### Requirements: - Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related technical field (undergraduate student in your third or fourth year of study, or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program). - Hands-on experience building, fabricating, assembling, or testing hardware through internships, coursework, clubs, competition teams, or personal projects. - Comfortable working directly on the factory floor and learning manufacturing processes hands-on. - Strong interest in manufacturing, welding, materials, structures, or process improvement. - Ability to approach problems using engineering first principles and root-cause analysis. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly document technical processes. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams. - Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus’s mission - GPA of 3.0 or above The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level. ### **Benefits:** - **Time Off:** Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off. - **Office Perks:** Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms. **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](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62) or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US 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. #LI-JC3 ## Other open roles at Hermeus - [Senior IT Support Specialist](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/senior-it-support-specialist-5e34852c-23f1-4413-a5de-70321c45ab90) — Los Angeles, CA - [Art Director](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/art-director-aa4ccb1e-6b38-44bb-ac7b-8e2829ac0dfa) — Los Angeles, CA - [Workplace Operations Specialist](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/workplace-operations-specialist-1ba7b5de-b140-4b49-ba7a-7e7ed713eba2) — Washington, DC - [Mechanical Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/mechanical-engineer-7e8c4dce-00a7-4492-a0e1-a950cf677e28) — Los Angeles, CA - [Build Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/defense-jobs/hermeus/build-engineer-9c529fa7-d59f-4ad3-9f38-bf9e35334a55) — Los Angeles, CA --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*