Structures Engineering Internship (Aerospace)

Location: Full-time, on-site in El Segundo, California, United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements.

Hourly rate: $33.00. Eligible interns may receive up to $4,000 in relocation support and up to $850 in commute credit.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing systems, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses.

What you will do

• Design, build, and test mechanical elements for in-orbit manufacturing spacecraft and ground support equipment.
• Evaluate new design concepts using first-principles and physics-driven approaches.
• Create CAD models and engineering drawings for spaceflight hardware.
• Build and test development and flight hardware.
• Contribute to projects such as ground support equipment, tooling, test setups, flight hardware modifications, and generative design applications.

Requirements

• Active enrollment in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to solve engineering challenges through technical projects, previous internships, co-ops, or personal projects.
• U.S. work authorization and U.S. person status are required for access to export-controlled technology.
• Experience with or knowledge of CAD, finite element analysis, machining, engineering programming, or GD&T is relevant to the role.

Nice to have

• Experience with Siemens NX, Femap, or NASTRAN.
• Experience using a mill or lathe.
• Experience with Python or other engineering programming languages.
• Familiarity with GD&T concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative startup environment with experienced aerospace professionals.
• Paid observed holidays and company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible interns and dependents.
• $120 monthly wellness reimbursement and sponsored One Medical memberships.
• Cell phone reimbursement, relocation support if eligible, and commute assistance if eligible.
• Stocked kitchen with lunch daily and dinner twice weekly, team events, and complimentary EV charging.