Flight Physics Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

 

Job Qualifications:

Aurora Flight Sciences is a world leader in the development of highly autonomous aircraft.  Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft.  We aim to change the way we travel.

We frequently achieve what others can’t due to a combination of experience, persistence, collaboration, and a culture of innovation.  Projects are ambitious and risky. We apply breakthrough technologies to create a new state of the art, rather than advancing the old one.  

This is your chance to make history with us.  We are seeking experts and explorers across the lifecycle of vehicle development.  Cross-disciplinary interests are strongly desired; we love people that combine world-class expertise with a diverse background and interesting hobbies.

We are seeking intern applicants in our Flight Physics division, focused on aerodynamics and aircraft conceptual design.

As part of the Flight Physics division, the intern will serve as a member of a team dedicated to developing and testing novel air-vehicle systems (fixed wing, VTOL, and rotary wing). The candidate will be part of a small integrated team designing and developing air vehicles and will be expected to support engineering tasks related to aerodynamic analysis and performance validation. The candidate will work with data, CFD results, and Matlab scripts to support aero-database development, loads generation, performance calculations, and subsystem testing. The candidate will also assist with detailed aerodynamic analyses and prepare results for customer presentations and program reviews. The position requires a strong ability to communicate and write in English and a broad knowledge of aeronautical sciences.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Perform MDO trade studies of design concepts for aircraft
  • Analyze and determine aircraft performance characteristics
  • Verify aircraft performance through simulation or test
  • Write and present technical reports

Requirements (education and experience):

  • Preferred graduate students in aerospace or mechanical engineering, but will also consider 3rd and 4th year BS students
  • Experience with industry-standard CFD tool packages (Aero internship candidates)
  • Strong coding skills and familiarity with Python or C (Advanced Concepts candidates)
  • Experience with vortex lattice and panel methods (such as AVL and Xfoil) or propeller design codes (such as XROTOR) a plus
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated success in a highly collaborative environment
  • Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude
  • Must be a US Citizen or Legal US Permanent Resident

     

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to support travel

 

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