Aerodynamics Intern (Spring 2027)

The role

You will work on vehicle design analysis, analytical modeling, and aerodynamic database generation. You will also perform experiment planning and data analysis using wind tunnels and flight tests.

What you will do

• Vehicle design analysis including aerodynamics, propulsion, and power system performance
• Low- and high-fidelity analytical modeling of vehicle subsystems and behaviors
• Aerodynamic database generation and building analysis of flight behaviors
• Experiment planning, execution and data analysis, from wind tunnels to flight tests
• Support multidisciplinary team to tackle design challenges and resolve time-sensitive issues

Required qualifications

• Studying one or more of the following areas: fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight physics, aeronautical engineering, acoustics

Nice to have

• Continuum- or Lattice Boltzmann-based computational fluid dynamics, such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM, or PowerFLOW
• Wind tunnel test identification, planning, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis using a variety of electro-mechanical and optical diagnostic techniques
• Flight test planning for system identification and simulation validation, cross functional planning, test execution, and data analysis
• MATLAB, Python, Rust, or similar software tools
• CAD advanced surfacing tools, such as CATIA or NX

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Housing stipend
• Overtime pay
• Paid sick time

Before you apply

• Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine and essential goods.