Supply Chain Intern (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Atlanta, GA or Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $25–$33 per hour; final compensation depends on degree level.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid iterative hardware prototyping for the Department of War and its allies.

What you will do

• Support purchasing activities for direct materials and help ensure timely delivery of vehicle components.
• Conduct supplier gap analyses and develop the approved supplier list.
• Develop and document supply chain standard operating procedures.
• Maintain standard parts lists and improve sourcing efficiency and cost control.
• Create supplier audit and quarterly business review templates and frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams on sourcing strategies and scaled-production readiness.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly for cost and payment terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems; GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires U.S. person status or eligibility for deemed export licensing.

Nice to have

• Experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Culture & Benefits

• Spring internship: approximately 16 weeks from January through April.
• Summer internship: approximately 12 weeks from May through August.
• Interns receive 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
• Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.