Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Intern, Mechanical Engineering, Design - El Segundo, CA
The design team at Skyryse is looking for a candidate pursuing an engineering degree for an internship in our design/interior group at Skyryse. This role is going to require someone who is a self-starter and can pace themselves while giving check-in to various executives within the company. The internship will consist of a project to complete (12 weeks) over the course of the internship; as well as some additional tasks and responsibilities over the course of the internship. This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo,CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a product (determined by the team) through procurement (including documentation)
• Build seating bucks, simulators and other properties with the team
• Creating and modifying engineering CAD and drawings for parts and assemblies and creating tooling to aid with manufacturing
• Leverage your creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills to push the boundaries of design and innovation in aviation
• Work cross-functionally with other Skyryse teams to accomplish project goals
• Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessary and as your skillset dictates

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a bachelor, masters or PhD in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, industrial design, and/or roles that have background in any of the above
• Proven ability to use Solidworks and/or CATIA
• Demonstrated analytical thinking - using logic and reason
• Demonstrated conceptual thinking - creative and strategic
• Wide interest/knowledge of creative industry
• Ability to comprehend aviation experiential technology and its foray into general consumer electronics
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.