Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern - 2027

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support Hermeus's Test Operations, R&D/Manufacturing, and Compliance teams in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient operations across test, laboratory, manufacturing, and engineering environments. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting workplace safety programs, conducting inspections and risk assessments, maintaining compliance documentation, assisting with training, and tracking incidents and corrective actions. Internship terms: Spring around 16 weeks (January - April); Summer around 12 weeks (May - August); Fall around 16 weeks (September - December). The hourly rate listed for this internship is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on degree level. The person hired must be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Responsibilities

Support safety and compliance activities across test, lab, manufacturing, and engineering environments; Assist with safety inspections, risk assessments, JSAs, and safety reviews; Identify hazards and support corrective and preventative actions; Maintain EHS documentation, permits, records, and compliance materials; Support safety training, communications, and employee awareness efforts; Assist with incident, near-miss, and corrective action tracking; Track safety metrics, observations, and follow-up actions; Partner with Test Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Compliance teams on safety initiatives; Support contractor safety, Hot Work Permits, and emergency preparedness activities; Research applicable safety regulations and identify process improvements

Requirements

Pursuing a degree or program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science/Health, Health Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Safety Management, or a related field; Interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, manufacturing, or test operations; Basic knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, or safety/compliance principles; Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail; Comfortable working in hands-on test, manufacturing, laboratory, and industrial environments; Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across technical teams; GPA of 3.0 or above

Nice to have

OSHA certification, coursework, or safety-focused training; Experience or coursework in environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, construction safety, or workplace safety; Familiarity with OSHA regulations, JSAs, incident investigations, or corrective action processes; Experience in a manufacturing, construction, laboratory, aerospace, or industrial environment

Benefits

Interns are eligible for 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off; Weekly paid office lunches; Fully stocked breakrooms