Aerodynamics Intern (Spring 2026)
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$79,000 - $88,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-27
Responsibilities
- Conduct vehicle design analysis focusing on aerodynamics, propulsion, and power system performance.
- Perform low- and high-fidelity analytical modeling of vehicle subsystems and behaviors.
- Generate aerodynamic databases and analyze flight behaviors.
- Plan, execute, and analyze experiments, including wind tunnel and flight tests.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle design challenges.
- Utilize various tools for analysis, including CFD simulation and experimental methods.
- Engage with experienced aerodynamicists to learn and apply engineering concepts.
Job Requirements
- Currently studying fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight physics, or aeronautical engineering.
- Strong understanding of technical content from relevant courses.
- Experience with analytical modeling and simulation tools is advantageous.
- Willingness to work in-person at the South San Francisco office.
- Ability to engage in limited travel within California for testing programs.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Open to learning new tools and methodologies as needed.
