Propulsion Design 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 in California.

Company

hirify.global builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical spaceflight subsystems, including hardware for missions beyond Earth.

What you will do

• Support the design and analysis of components and subassemblies for the Archimedes engine.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary propulsion team developing and building engine system hardware.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve practical technical challenges.
• Work with a mentor and department colleagues while providing progress updates through regular 1:1 meetings.
• Participate in technical talks and professional events with interns and employees.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program in aerospace, astronautical, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• Have at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Have at least 3 months of applied engineering experience, including internships, laboratory work, or personal and team projects.
• Be able to work full-time on-site in Long Beach for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks.
• For U.S. office work, meet applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above and at least 6 months of applied engineering experience.
• Siemens NX, ANSYS Workbench, CAD/CAM, or Python experience.
• Experience with fluid dynamics, fluid systems, liquid rocket engines, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or structural fundamentals.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship, frequent feedback, technical talks, and professional networking opportunities.
• Fast-paced work in small, high-performing, collaborative teams focused on learning and development.
• Potential stipend to help 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.
• Employee stock purchase program, HSA contribution options, fitness benefits, EV charging, and employee discounts may be available depending on employment status.