Fluid Component Intern Summer 2027 (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California; full-time, on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027.

Salary: $28 USD per hour; relocation stipend may be available.

Company

hirify.global builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions and develops valves and actuators for launch-vehicle fluid systems.

What you will do

• Support the Components team in designing second-generation fluid devices for improved maturity and reliability.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve practical challenges involving valves, actuators, and fluid handling.
• Work closely with a mentor and department employees to develop technical and professional skills.
• Provide progress updates through regular one-to-one meetings with mentors and supervisors.
• Participate in technical talks and professional events with interns and employees.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program in aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• At least one semester of study must remain after the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least three months of applied engineering experience through an internship, laboratory work, or personal/team projects.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States under applicable ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least six months of applied engineering experience.
• CAD/CAM, CNC, 3D printing, lathe, GD&T, or FEA experience.
• Python experience and knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, or physics.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on learning, teamwork, innovation, and delivering hardware for meaningful missions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, subsidized EV charging, and fitness-related benefits.