Mechanical Engineering Intern (Aerospace)

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

Salary: $28 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Support the development of new spacecraft concepts and mechanical hardware.
• Build and test designs for performance in extreme space environments.
• Help deliver fully tested hardware to the spacecraft integration team.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve practical technical challenges.
• Collaborate with mentors, supervisors, and department colleagues while providing progress updates.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• Must have at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least 3 months of applied engineering experience through internships, laboratories, or personal/team projects.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks.
• For U.S. offices, candidates must meet applicable U.S. ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above and at least 6 months of applied engineering experience.
• CAD/CAM software experience, including NX and Teamcenter.
• Finite Element Analysis experience with ANSYS, Simcenter 3D, or FEMAP/NASTRAN.
• Experience with 3D printing, GD&T, lathe machining, or spacecraft design principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship through regular one-to-one meetings, technical talks, and professional events.
• Fast-paced environment focused on learning, teamwork, innovation, and delivering hardware under tight deadlines.
• Potential stipend to help subsidize relocation costs.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional perks may include employee stock purchase discounts, subsidized EV charging, fitness facilities, gym memberships, snacks, and employee discounts.