Airframe/Structures Engineering Intern (Aerospace)

Location: San Francisco, United States; full-time, in-person work five days per week is required during Summer 2027. The internship runs approximately 10–12 weeks and begins June 7, 2027 for semester schools or June 27, 2027 for quarter schools.

Salary: $40–$55 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing technology for critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, build, and test composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft.
• Create CAD models and drawings and perform basic structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA.
• Support trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Work with aerospace, propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to support structural requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, testing, and configuration control for designs and models.
• Own a scoped project through the summer and present the results to the team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework, club, research, or internship experience in structural design and analysis.
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on proficiency with CAD, such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Exposure to structural analysis methods, including hand calculations and FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles.
• Availability for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat, pragmatic engineering environment focused on building reliable products.
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers across disciplines.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Company-funded team lunches, game nights, and other activities.
• In-office work five days per week is considered essential to the role.