Mechanical Design Intern, Mechanical Systems

Heart Aerospace

Los Angeles, CAOn-siteFull time, Internship

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Pay: $30 to $35; an hour
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time, Internship
Posted: Oct 29; 1 day ago

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Heart Aerospace

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing · 51 to 200 employees

Heart Aerospace is building the aerospace company for the electric era of aviation, with a clear mission: to lower the cost of air travel.

Through technology, we are developing a new generation of passenger aircraft with fundamentally better operating economics, designed to reshape the cost structure of commercial aviation.

In doing so, we are advancing our vision of abundant air travel: more affordable, frequent, and cleaner flights to more destinations, operated from airports closer to where people live and work.

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What you'll do

You will support the design, development, and testing of aircraft mechanical systems including flight actuators, landing gear, and environmental control components.
Additionally, you will collaborate with engineering teams on manufacturing support, design troubleshooting, and test planning.

What you need

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
You should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, familiarity with CAD tools, and the ability to work on-site full-time.
Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree

Key skills

Mechanical designCAD modelingCATIASiemens NXSolidworksTest planningData collectionValidationManufacturing supportDesign troubleshootingAerospace engineeringFEA methodsMechanical hardwareAircraft certification

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At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your Mission: As part of the Mechanical Systems team, you will be responsible for supporting design, development, testing of components including primary and secondary flight control actuators, landing gear components and environmental control components. What You’ll Do: Assist in the design and testing of aircraft mechanical systems that include Flight Actuators, Steering and Breaking Components and Environmental Control Systems. Support CAD modeling using CATIA, Siemens NX or Solidworks Assist with test planning, data collection, and validation Collaborate with engineers on manufacturing support and design troubleshooting Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions What You’ll Learn: Hands-on experience with mechanical systems design and testing in an aerospace engineering environment. Mentorship from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment How engineering teams collaborate in fast-paced aerospace environments You'll Bring These Qualifications: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering Strong understanding of engineering principles and mechanical systems Familiarity with CAD tools (Solidworks, CATIA, NX) Curious, motivated, and eager to learn Passionate about aircraft design and sustainable aviation Strong written and verbal communication skills These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have: Experience in designing, developing and testing mechanical hardware Experience with FEA methods Exposure to manufacturing processes Understanding of FAA/EASA aircraft certification basics Additional Requirements: Able to work Full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January 2027 Base Pay Range: $30/HR—$35/HR USD