Mechanisms & Payload Internship (Aerospace)

Location: Full-time on-site in Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $33.00 per hour

Company

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

What you will do

• Design or support hardware and software development for spacecraft and payloads.
• Create and support test campaigns and build test stands.
• Perform analysis for hardware development and testing.
• Design, analyze, build, test, and potentially fly mechanisms, payloads, prototypes, and test equipment.
• Collaborate with specialists across programming, mechatronics, structures, fabrication, and testing.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
• Experience with mechanical CAD; NX is preferred.
• Experience designing, building, or operating electromechanical hardware such as motors, sensors, linkages, gearboxes, or solenoids.
• Basic programming skills in at least one language; Python is preferred.
• Comfort using hand tools and interest in learning machine tools such as drill presses, lathes, and mills.

Nice to have

• Previous internship or co-op experience.
• Experience on technical project teams such as rocket clubs or Formula SAE.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative startup environment with experienced aerospace professionals.
• Intern health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
• Paid observed holidays and a wellness reimbursement of up to $120 per month.
• Up to $4,000 in relocation support and up to $850 in commute credit or car rental reimbursement, if eligible.
• Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, team events, and complimentary EV charging.

Hiring process

• Internship dates run between May and August 2027 and depend on the selected student's university schedule.