Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) (Aerospace)

Location: Dayton, OH, United States; in-office work. The role may involve travel and work in laboratory or workshop environments.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, ISR, C4ISR, and national security systems, including next-generation airborne command and control platforms.

What you will do

• Contribute to assigned technical projects and team objectives through hands-on engineering work.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings and learn project requirements, schedules, and team goals.
• Work with experienced engineers, participate in mentoring and workshops, and apply technical learning to ongoing projects.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and support best-practice implementation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and detail-oriented skills with a strong work ethic.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and use computers and office equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and technical equipment, with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in laboratory or workshop environments that may involve loud noise or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

Nice to have

• Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
• Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
• Basic knowledge of engineering software such as CAD or MATLAB.
• Microsoft Access skills.
• Enrollment in an engineering or related degree program.

Culture & Benefits

• Summer internship with mentorship, cross-functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects.
• Collaborative aerospace and defense environment focused on mission execution, innovation, and technical development.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended according to business needs.
• Employment requires eligibility for the Secret U.S. Security Clearance process.