Mechanical Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Location: Los Angeles, CA; on-site at the Hawthorne, CA facility

Compensation: $30/hour for undergraduate interns, $32.50/hour for master's interns, or $35/hour for PhD interns.

Company

hirify.global develops software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories using advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.

What you will do

• Own a cradle-to-grave project delivering capabilities for critical print-factory systems.
• Design, build, prototype, and test mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems.
• Perform tolerance analyses and mechanical feasibility studies.
• Participate in hands-on builds, subsystem integration, and mechanical system validation.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and senior mechanical engineers to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering at an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Hands-on design experience from internships, engineering clubs, or similar projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to use a first-principles approach to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work on-site in the Los Angeles/Hawthorne, California area.

Nice to have

• Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Knowledge of motion control and kinematics.
• Experience designing fluid or thermal systems and working with electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on, collaborative communication and ownership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Evidence of academic excellence, engineering leadership, resilience, or achievement against adversity.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse culture focused on collaboration, learning, and data-driven decisions.
• Relocation assistance is provided.
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, plus a stocked kitchenette.
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team-building events.
• Opportunity to contribute early to a rapidly growing company scaling metal 3D printing technology.