Aerospace Engineering Intern, 2026
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-21
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing aerodynamic surfaces, configurations, and control geometries using CFD tools
- Support performance analyses for aerodynamic, propulsion, and flight efficiency studies
- Help compare CFD and analytical results to wind tunnel or flight test data
- Contribute to flight dynamics modeling and simulation for stability and control evaluation
- Prepare and refine geometry in CAD for CFD and aerodynamic analysis
- Work with engineers on design trade studies that balance aerodynamic performance and manufacturability
- Help document aerodynamic results, performance models, and testing data
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, or OpenFOAM
- Basic understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and stability and control
- Experience with CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX
- Interest in aerodynamic optimization and performance analysis
- Ability to process and visualize simulation or flight data
- Familiarity with composite materials and their use in aircraft structures is a plus
