Mechanical Engineering Internship (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA; fully on-site

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-oriented hardware.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of Comet XL and Comet Mini deployable structures.
• Design and develop spacecraft hardware using CAD in NX.
• Build and test hardware, including electromechanical systems and soft goods.
• Take ownership of complex engineering challenges while collaborating with the broader engineering team.
• Complete an assigned project with tangible impact under the guidance of a dedicated mentor.

Requirements

• Must be available for a fully on-site internship in Los Angeles, California.
• Expected to graduate in Spring or Fall 2027.
• Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree.
• Extensive experience with CAD, specifically NX.
• Prior hands-on experience building hardware, especially electromechanical systems and soft goods.
• Part-time interns must be available for at least 20 hours per week during standard business hours; full-time interns must be available for 40 hours per week during the 12-week program.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated mentorship and learning sessions focused on aerospace.
• Opportunities to connect with peers and industry professionals through community events.
• In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office.
• Full-time employee benefits include company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, and parental leave.
• Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, office socials, and productivity equipment.