Additive Manufacturing Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; full-time, on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027

Salary: $28 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for missions supporting connectivity, protection, and exploration.

What you will do

• Work with a mentor and department employees to apply engineering knowledge and develop technical and professional skills.
• Support additive manufacturing activities for Electron, Neutron, and Space Systems programs.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide progress updates through regular one-to-one meetings with mentors and supervisors.
• Participate in technical talks and professional networking events.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• Have at least one semester of study remaining after the internship.
• Have a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Have at least 3 months of applied engineering experience through an internship, laboratory work, or personal/team projects.
• Be able to work full-time on-site in Long Beach for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks.
• For US office work, meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements, including US citizenship, lawful permanent residence, qualifying refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorization.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• At least 6 months of applied engineering experience.
• Exposure to metal additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
• CAD/CAM modeling experience with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Finite Element Analysis experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship, regular feedback, and opportunities for technical and professional learning.
• Fast-paced work in small, collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Potential stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional perks may include subsidized EV charging, fitness facilities or gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.