Ground Systems Engineering Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Middle River, Maryland, United States; full-time, on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.

Salary: $25.00 USD per hour; MD base pay range is $25–$25 USD hourly. A relocation stipend may be available.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including Neutron.

What you will do

• Support the design, build, and implementation of large tooling, fixtures, and custom lift equipment for Neutron prototype and production.
• Contribute to production, test, and transport ground support equipment.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve practical challenges in a fast-paced team.
• Work with mentors and department employees while providing progress updates through frequent one-to-ones.
• Participate in technical talks and professional and social events with interns and employees.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate engineering program, such as Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least 3 months of applied engineering experience; internships, laboratory work, and personal or team projects qualify.
• Ability to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations, collaborate across teams, lead development projects without supervision, and deliver results.
• For U.S. office work, eligibility under U.S. Government ITAR export regulations is required: U.S. citizenship, lawful U.S. permanent residence, lawful admission as a refugee or asylee, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• At least 6 months of applied engineering experience; internships, laboratory work, and personal or team projects qualify.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or CATIA.
• Experience with hand tools, structural analysis, assembling mechanical structures, or CAD/CAM.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship, frequent one-to-ones, technical talks, and opportunities for professional learning and networking.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, teamwork, determination, and continuous learning.
• Potential relocation stipend.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, parental leave, insurance, and a 401(k) with company match; eligibility varies by employment status.
• Additional perks may include an employee stock purchase program and free onsite snacks and drinks.