Mechanical Engineering Internship - Winter/Spring 2027 (Dropship, Early Interest) (Aerospace)

Location: Alameda HQ, on-site

Salary: $35–$40 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft, flight-control software, avionics, electric propulsion systems, batteries, and carbon-fiber composite airframes for cargo transport and crop protection.

What you will do

• Support the design, prototyping, testing, and iteration of mechanical aircraft components and assemblies.
• Validate environmental and performance requirements for aircraft parts and materials.
• Investigate hardware issues identified during flight testing or field operations, determine root causes, and develop solutions.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on build processes, tooling, and manufacturability.
• Conduct hands-on testing, research, and analysis, then present project findings.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred graduation window: Winter 2026 through Spring 2028.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or a similar tool.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to work through complex technical challenges.
• Comfort working hands-on in a shop environment, including building, testing, and iterating.
• Interest in electric aviation, robotics, mechanical design, or sustainability.

Nice to have

• Exposure to FEA, composite materials, 3D printing, CNC machining, or rapid prototyping.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on actual flight-critical hardware and contribute to the full hardware development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams in a small, fast-paced aerospace startup.
• Learn from experienced engineers in aerospace, robotics, and manufacturing.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, catered lunch, and snacks.
• Visa sponsorship is available. Employment is subject to applicable government export-control authorization.

Hiring process

• This is an early-interest application for the Winter/Spring 2027 cohort; formal interviews and role-specific outreach are expected to begin in October 2026.