Manufacturing Engineering Intern Spring 2027

Location: Long Beach, California; 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, satellites, and critical subsystems.

What you will do

• Work with design, production, and quality teams to develop and qualify processes for manufacturing rocket engines.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real manufacturing challenges.
• Support development projects and collaborate with experienced employees across the department.
• Provide progress updates through regular meetings with mentors and supervisors.
• Participate in technical talks and professional networking events.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, physics, or mathematics and have at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• At least 3 months of applied engineering experience through an internship, laboratory work, or personal/team projects.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in Long Beach for at least 12 consecutive weeks.
• For U.S. office work, must 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.
• Solid modeling, CAD/CAM, FEA, GD&T, or 3D printing experience.
• Experience with CNC machines, mills, lathes, and powered equipment.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Jira, SolidWorks, or ANSYS.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship, regular one-to-one meetings, technical talks, and professional development opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid vacation and sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• Potential relocation stipend.
• Additional benefits may include subsidized EV charging, fitness centers, gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.