Mechanical Engineering Intern - Dropship Fall 2026 (Aerospace)

Location: Alameda HQ, United States; workplace: on-site

Salary: $28 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace startup developing electric aviation systems, autonomous aircraft, and flight-critical hardware.

What you will do

• Support the design, prototyping, testing, and iteration of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Validate environmental and performance requirements for aircraft parts and materials.
• Investigate hardware issues discovered during flight testing or field operations, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to improve build processes, tooling, and manufacturability.
• Conduct hands-on testing, research, and analysis, then present project findings at the end of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to work through complex technical challenges.
• Comfort working hands-on in a shop environment, including building, testing, and iterating.
• Preferred graduation window: Winter 2026 through Spring 2028.
• Employment is subject to continued government authorization for access to export-controlled technology, software, and information.

Nice to have

• Exposure to FEA, composite materials, 3D printing, CNC machining, or rapid prototyping.
• Interest in electric aviation, robotics, mechanical design, or sustainability.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on actual flight-critical hardware throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
• Learn directly from experienced aerospace, robotics, and manufacturing engineers.
• Gain exposure to carbon-fiber airframes, electric propulsion, avionics, autonomy, and electromechanical systems.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, generous PTO, additional unpaid time off, pre-tax commuter benefits, catered lunch, and snacks.