About the role#
This is a 12-week summer internship based at our headquarters in Long Beach. You will work at the intersection of product, branding, interior design, and customer experience. You will have access to our full-scale mockup and prototype lab and creative design studio.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate across groups to contribute value-driven solutions.
- Present your work through immersive digital and physical environments.
- Build and iterate on designs using our internal prototyping facilities.
What you'll need#
- Minimum Junior level status in an accredited Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Visual Effects, Interior Design, or Architecture degree program.
- Ability to work on-site in Long Beach 5 days a week.
- Strong aesthetic sensibility for creating cohesive design content.
- Foundational understanding of design research, ideation, and development processes.
- Hands-on ability to prototype and iterate ideas.
- Proficiency in hand sketching and rendering.
- Experience with software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Fusion360, Solidworks, or Unreal Engine is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $25 to $40 per hour.
- Note: We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About JetZero
JetZero is an aerospace component manufacturer based in Long Beach, California. Founded in 2020, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It focuses on the development of the Z4, a commercial all-wing airplane designed to lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The organization works with the US Air Force, NASA, and the FAA to bring this technology to commercial service by 2030.
How to get in at JetZero
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