Manufacturing Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Inversion, developer of the Arc reentry spacecraft for rapid cargo delivery and hypersonic testing, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering summer intern (2027) at its Playa Vista, CA headquarters, reporting to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Integration & Test. The intern will help develop manufacturing processes and assembly procedures, work with design engineers on manufacturability reviews, support hardware assembly and integration, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, design tooling/fixtures in CAD, and analyze manufacturing data for process improvements. Candidates should be rising seniors in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering with experience authoring assembly procedures, CAD tooling design (Siemens NX or equivalent), and GD&T. Prior aerospace hardware assembly, cleanroom, high-pressure fluid systems, or Thermal Protection System experience is a plus. The role is full-time, onsite, for at least 12 consecutive weeks; ITAR restrictions require US citizenship or permanent residency. The California base hourly rate is $38-$41, with final pay depending on qualifications.