

Internship, Aerodynamics Engineering (Fall 2025)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Renewable Energy
Type
Salary
$20 - $50
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-04-02
This internship position at Tesla's Aerodynamics team is designed for students pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field. The role involves working on projects that focus on developing aerodynamic concepts and technology, collaborating closely with designers and engineering groups.
Responsibilities
- Develop aerodynamic concepts and technology in CAD.
- Utilize and develop CFD workflows for aerodynamic evaluation and optimization.
- Support physical testing activities in the wind tunnel, on-road, and bench testing.
- Analyze, document, and present technical findings.
- Develop software tools to assist and improve development activities.
- Collaborate with team members on critical projects.
- Contribute to the team's mission of maximizing efficiency in sustainable energy.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field.
- A curious mind and an eye for detail.
- Proven ability to translate technical understanding into performant designs.
- Understanding of, and preferably experience in, CFD modeling (preferably Star-CCM+).
- Familiarity with CAD software to create and manipulate 3D surface geometry (ideally Catia/3DX).
- Strong analytical and presentation skills.
- Willingness to work full-time on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks.